### Lesson Plan: Writing Jolly Phonics Sounds ("s," "a," "t," "i," "p," "n")
#### Grade: Nursery 1
#### Duration: 30 minutes
#### Objective:
- Students will be able to recognize and write the Jolly Phonics sounds "s," "a," "t," "i," "p," and "n."
### Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with letters "s," "a," "t," "i," "p," and "n"
- Worksheets for each letter
- Crayons or colored pencils
- A short, engaging story or song including the target sounds
- Sand trays or rice trays for sensory writing
- Jolly Phonics Handwriting Sheets (printouts)
### Introduction (5 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up**:
- Greet the students with a friendly hello and ask them how they are doing.
- Begin the lesson with a simple phonics song that includes the sounds "s," "a," "t," "i," "p," and "n." This sets the tone and captures their interest.
2. **Introduction to Jolly Phonics**:
- Show the students the flashcards and say each sound clearly.
- Encourage the students to repeat the sounds after you.
### Direct Instruction (10 minutes):
1. **Demonstration on Whiteboard**:
- Write each letter on the board and demonstrate the correct way to form each one.
- As you write each letter, emphasize the sound it makes and give a simple visual or story hint to help them remember (e.g., "s" is like a snake).
2. **Interactive Story or Song**:
- Read a short story or sing a song that includes the target sounds.
- Encourage students to listen for the sounds and raise their hands or make a fun gesture (like a clap or stomp) when they hear them.
### Guided Practice (10 minutes):
1. **Sensory Writing**:
- Provide each student with a sand tray or rice tray.
- Have them practice writing each letter in the sensory medium as you call out the letter and its sound.
2. **Worksheet Activity**:
- Hand out worksheets for each letter.
- Guide students to trace the letters and then try writing them on their own.
- Walk around to offer help and encouragement.
### Independent Practice (5 minutes):
1. **Color and Trace**:
- Give students Jolly Phonics Handwriting Sheets.
- Allow them to color in the pictures associated with each letter sound and trace the letters.
- This helps reinforce the sounds and their written forms in a fun, engaging way.
### Conclusion (5 minutes):
1. **Review**:
- Quickly review the sounds and letters. Flash the cards and ask students to say the sounds.
- Celebrate their success with a round of applause or a special sticker.
2. **Closing Activity**:
- Gather the students in a circle.
- Recap the sounds they've learned and ask them to share which letter was their favorite to write and why.
### Assessment:
- **Observational**: Monitor students during the guided and independent practice to see how well they recognize and write each sound.
- **Informal**: Ask students to come up and write a letter on the board or in the sand tray.
### Homework:
- **Practice Packet**: Send home a small packet of additional tracing practice sheets for parents to help reinforce the lesson at home.
### Teacher Reflection:
- After the lesson, note which sounds students struggled with and which activities were most engaging. Adjust future lessons accordingly.