**Lesson Plan: Writing Jolly Phonics Sounds (y, x, ch, sh, th, Th)**
**Grade Level:** Nursery 1
**Duration:** 45 minutes
### Objectives:
- Students will identify and recognize the sounds y, x, ch, sh, th, and th.
- Students will practice writing the letters and sounds y, x, ch, sh, th, and Th.
- Students will apply these sounds in simple words and understand their usage in phonics.
### Materials:
- Flashcards with letters y, x, ch, sh, th, Th
- Nursery rhymes or songs involving these sounds
- Whiteboard and markers
- Writing worksheets with traceable letters and simple words
- Crayons and pencils
- Storybook or picture cards with words containing these sounds
- Sand trays or finger paints for tactile learning
- Jolly Phonics songs or video resources (if available)
### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:** Start with a cheerful greeting song to get the students settled and attentive.
2. **Recap Previous Lesson:** Briefly recap any previous phonics sounds covered to refresh their memory.
### Direct Instruction (15 minutes):
1. **Introduce Each Sound:**
- Show flashcards for each sound: y, x, ch, sh, th, and Th.
- Pronounce each sound clearly and ask the children to repeat after you.
- Associate each sound with a simple word (e.g., y - yo-yo, x - fox, ch - chair, sh - ship, th - thumb, Th - this).
2. **Phonics Songs:**
- Play or sing songs related to Jolly Phonics sounds, focusing on the new sounds introduced.
- Encourage children to join in with actions or simple dance movements.
### Guided Practice (10 minutes):
1. **Tactile Learning:**
- Use sand trays or finger paints to help children practice writing each letter.
- Model how to write each letter and let children practice forming the letters in the sand or with finger paints.
2. **Writing Practice:**
- Distribute worksheets with traceable letters and simple words containing the sounds y, x, ch, sh, th, and Th.
- Guide children through the worksheet, demonstrating the correct way to write each letter.
### Independent Practice (5 minutes):
- Allow children some time to practice writing the letters on their own using crayons or pencils. Offer encouragement and help where needed.
### Application (5 minutes):
1. **Simple Words and Pictures:**
- Show picture cards or a storybook with images and words containing the sounds y, x, ch, sh, th, and Th.
- Ask children to identify the sounds in the words and recognize the letters.
### Conclusion (5 minutes):
1. **Review:**
- Review the sounds and letters learned today.
- Ask children to show their writing and praise their effort.
2. **Closing Activity:**
- Sing a fun, related nursery rhyme or song.
- Briefly discuss what the next lesson will cover to build excitement.
### Assessment:
- Observe children during the guided practice and independent practice to assess their understanding and ability to write the letters.
- Provide positive feedback and gentle correction to ensure proper letter formation.
**Extension Activities:**
- For children who grasp the sounds quickly, provide additional words and ask them to identify and write the sounds.
- Incorporate more interactive activities like matching games with pictures and letters.
### Notes:
- Keep the lesson light and engaging with plenty of visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Consider the individual pace and learning style of each child to ensure all students are supported.
By relying on repetition, association, and playful interaction, this structured yet flexible lesson plan aims to make the process of learning Jolly Phonics sounds enjoyable for young learners.