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In today’s lesson, we explored various letter combinations that create unique sounds, specifically focusing on pairs that include the letter “s.” We learned about the sounds made by “sc,” “sk,” “sl,” “sm,” “sn,” “sp,” “st,” and “sw,” and practiced reading words that begin with each combination. By mastering these sounds, students will enhance their reading skills and become more confident readers.
  1. What sound do the letters “s” and “c” make together?
  2. Can you think of a word that starts with the “sp” sound?
  3. What happens when “s” and “l” come together? Can you say a word with that sound?

Let’s Learn Sounds with Letters!

Hey there! Today, we’re going to have fun learning about some special sounds that letters make when they come together. Are you ready? Let’s go!

The “sc” Sound

When the letter “s” and the letter “c” come together, they make the sound “sc.” Let’s try reading some words with “sc” at the start:

  • scab
  • scald
  • scam
  • scan
  • scar
  • scarce
  • Scott
  • scatter
  • scold
  • scone
  • scum
  • scurry

The “sk” Sound

Now, let’s see what happens when “s” and “k” come together. They make the sound “sk.” Here are some words to try:

  • skate
  • skeleton
  • skeptic
  • sketch
  • skew
  • skid
  • skill
  • skim
  • skip
  • skit
  • skull
  • sky

The “sl” Sound

When “s” and “l” come together, they make the sound “sl.” Let’s read these words:

  • slab
  • slight
  • slate
  • sleek
  • sleep
  • slide
  • slosh
  • slot
  • slow
  • slump
  • slur
  • slurp

The “sm” Sound

Next, we have “s” and “m” making the sound “sm.” Try these words:

  • smack
  • smaller
  • smallest
  • smear
  • smells
  • smiles
  • smiling
  • smirk
  • smog
  • smolder
  • smooth
  • smorgasbord
  • smug

The “sn” Sound

When “s” and “n” come together, they make the sound “sn.” Let’s read these words:

  • snap
  • sun
  • sneeze
  • snicker
  • snide
  • snob
  • snort
  • snug
  • snuggle

The “sp” Sound

Now, let’s see what “s” and “p” sound like together. They make the sound “sp.” Try these words:

  • space
  • spam
  • speed
  • spell
  • spin
  • spit
  • spies
  • sport
  • spoil
  • spun
  • spawn
  • spur
  • spy

The “st” Sound

When “s” and “t” come together, they make the sound “st.” Let’s read these words:

  • star
  • stay
  • stage
  • steam
  • steep
  • stem
  • stick
  • still
  • stink
  • stool
  • stop
  • store
  • stub
  • stuff
  • stun

The “sw” Sound

Finally, let’s see what “s” and “w” sound like together. They make the sound “sw.” Try these words:

  • swallow
  • swamp
  • swat
  • sway
  • sweep
  • swept
  • swift
  • swig
  • swing
  • swipe
  • swish
  • switch
  • swivel
  • swollen
  • swung

Great job learning all these sounds! Keep practicing, and you’ll be a reading superstar in no time!

  1. Can you think of any other words that start with the sounds we learned today, like “sc,” “sk,” or “sl”? Try to come up with one word for each sound!
  2. Have you ever heard any of these sounds in your favorite stories or songs? Share with us which words you remember and where you heard them.
  3. Let’s play a game! Can you find objects around your home or classroom that start with any of the sounds we learned, like “sp” or “st”? Share what you find with everyone!
  1. Sound Hunt: Go on a sound hunt around your home or classroom! Look for objects or pictures that start with the “sc,” “sk,” “sl,” “sm,” “sn,” “sp,” “st,” or “sw” sounds. Can you find something for each sound? Draw a picture of each item you find and try to write the word underneath. Share your findings with a friend or family member!

  2. Sound Sorting Game: Create a set of cards with words from the lesson, each card having one word. Mix them up and sort them into groups based on their starting sounds. For example, put all the “sc” words in one pile and all the “sk” words in another. Once sorted, try reading the words out loud. Can you think of more words that could fit into each group?

  3. Sound Storytime: Make up a short story using as many “s” sound words as you can. For example, “Scott the skeleton went skating on a slippery slope.” Draw pictures to go along with your story. Share your story with the class or your family and see if they can spot all the special sounds!

Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript, removing any unnecessary repetitions and maintaining clarity:

[Music]

Let’s learn! The letter “s” makes the sound “s,” and the letter “c” can make the hard sound “k.” When we put “s” and “c” together, they make the sound “sc.”

Great job! Now see if you can read these words before me or along with me. These words have the letters “sc” at the beginning:

– scab
– scald
– scam
– scan
– scar
– scarce
– Scott
– scatter
– scold
– scone
– scum
– scurry

The letter “s” makes the sound “s,” and the letter “k” makes the sound “k.” When we put “s” and “k” together, they make the sound “sk.”

Great job! Now see if you can read these words before me or along with me. These words have the letters “sk” at the beginning:

– skate
– skeleton
– skeptic
– sketch
– skew
– skid
– skill
– skim
– skip
– skit
– skull
– sky

The letter “s” makes the sound “s,” and the letter “l” makes the sound “l.” When we put “s” and “l” together, they make the sound “sl.”

Great job! Now see if you can read these words before me or along with me. These words have the letters “sl” at the beginning:

– slab
– slight
– slate
– sleek
– sleep
– slide
– slosh
– slot
– slow
– slump
– slur
– slurp

The letter “s” makes the sound “s,” and the letter “m” makes the sound “m.” When we put “s” and “m” together, they make the sound “sm.”

Great job! Now see if you can read these words before me or along with me. These words have the letters “sm” at the beginning:

– smack
– smaller
– smallest
– smear
– smells
– smiles
– smiling
– smirk
– smog
– smolder
– smooth
– smorgasbord
– smug

The letter “s” makes the sound “s,” and the letter “n” makes the sound “n.” When we put “s” and “n” together, they make the sound “sn.”

Great job! Now see if you can read these words before me or along with me. These words have the letters “sn” at the beginning:

– snap
– sun
– sneeze
– snicker
– snide
– snob
– snort
– snug
– snuggle

The letter “s” makes the sound “s,” and the letter “p” makes the sound “p.” When we put “s” and “p” together, they make the sound “sp.”

Great job! Now see if you can read these words before me or along with me. These words have the letters “sp” at the beginning:

– space
– spam
– speed
– spell
– spin
– spit
– spies
– sport
– spoil
– spun
– spawn
– spur
– spy

The letter “s” makes the sound “s,” and the letter “t” makes the sound “t.” When we put “s” and “t” together, they make the sound “st.”

Great job! Now see if you can read these words before me or along with me. These words have the letters “st” at the beginning:

– star
– stay
– stage
– steam
– steep
– stem
– stick
– still
– stink
– stool
– stop
– store
– stub
– stuff
– stun

The letter “s” makes the sound “s,” and the letter “w” makes the sound “w.” When we put “s” and “w” together, they make the sound “sw.”

Great job! Now see if you can read these words before me or along with me. These words have the letters “sw” at the beginning:

– swallow
– swamp
– swat
– sway
– sweep
– swept
– swift
– swig
– swing
– swipe
– swish
– switch
– swivel
– swollen
– swung

This version maintains the educational content while ensuring clarity and readability.

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