**Lesson Plan for Nursery 1: Introduction to Group 1 Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Words**
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to recognize and pronounce simple Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) words.
**Materials Needed:**
- Flashcards with CVC words (e.g., cat, bat, hat, map, cap)
- Picture cards corresponding to the CVC words
- Alphabet chart
- Whiteboard and markers
- Phonics songs and rhymes
- Small whiteboards and markers for each student
- CVC word puzzles
- Craft materials for a hands-on activity (e.g., paper, crayons, scissors, glue)
**Lesson Duration:**
45 minutes
### Lesson Outline:
**1. Warm-Up (5 minutes)**
- Begin with a short phonics song or rhyme to get the students excited and engaged.
- Review the alphabet chart, focusing on the letter sounds.
**2. Introduction to CVC Words (10 minutes)**
- Explain that we are going to learn about special kinds of words called "CVC" words, which have three letters: a consonant, a vowel, and another consonant.
- Show examples of CVC words using flashcards: cat, bat, hat, map, cap.
- Discuss the sounds of each letter in the examples. Emphasize the individual sounds before blending them together to form the word (e.g., /k/ /a/ /t/ makes "cat").
**3. CVC Blending Exercise (10 minutes)**
- Demonstrate blending sounds into words using the whiteboard.
- Write a CVC word (e.g., "bat") on the board.
- Point to each letter as you say its sound (/b/ /a/ /t/).
- Slowly blend the sounds together to say the whole word ("bat").
- Have students repeat the blending process with you.
- Practice with several examples to ensure understanding.
**4. Interactive Activity: Matching Game (10 minutes)**
- Provide each student with a set of flashcards (with words) and picture cards (corresponding to the words).
- Instruct the students to match the word cards with the correct picture cards.
- Move around the room to assist students and check for understanding.
**5. Hands-On Craft Activity (7 minutes)**
- Have students create their own CVC word cards.
- Provide each student with paper, crayons, scissors, and glue.
- Ask them to draw a picture of a simple CVC word (e.g., cat) and write the word next to the picture with your guidance.
- Display the finished cards in the classroom to encourage pride in their work.
**6. Review and Conclusion (3 minutes)**
- Gather students together in a circle.
- Recap the lesson by asking a few students to share their CVC words and pictures.
- Sing a phonics song together to wrap up the lesson on a fun note.
**Evaluation:**
- Observe students' participation in blending exercises and the matching game.
- Assess the correctness of their matching during the interactive activity.
- Review students' CVC word cards to ensure understanding and proper letter formation.
**Extension Activities:**
- Provide parents with information about CVC words and suggest simple CVC word books for at-home practice.
- Incorporate CVC word games (e.g., Bingo or Memory) during future lessons to reinforce learning.
**Note to Teacher:**
- Encourage a positive learning environment. Praise students for their efforts and provide gentle correction when necessary.
- Be patient and repeat activities if needed to ensure all students grasp the concept.