ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 Long and Short Vowels for Kids: A E I O U | Learn English Grammar
Hello, friends! Today, we are going to have fun with vowel sounds. Are you ready to learn? Let’s go!
Vowels are special letters that can make different sounds. They can be short or long. Let’s start with short vowels.
Short vowels make quick sounds. For example, the short “a” sounds like the “a” in “cat.” Can you say it with me? Great job!
Long vowels say their own names. For example, the long “a” sounds like the “a” in “cake.” Let’s try another one: the long “o” in “rope.” Can you hear the “o” saying its name?
Now, let’s listen to some words and decide if they have short or long vowels. Are you ready?
Listen to “cap.” Do you hear the short “a”? Yes, that’s a short vowel!
How about “kit”? That’s another short vowel sound. Good job!
Now, listen to “name.” Do you hear the long “a”? That’s our first long vowel!
What about “nose”? I hear a long “o.” Let’s put that in the long vowel group.
And “ice”? Yes, that’s a long “i.” You’re doing great!
Now it’s your turn! Can you sort these words into groups? Here they are: “three,” “cube,” “men,” “tube.”
Take your time and think about each word. You can pause if you need more time.
Did you hear the long “e” in “three”? That’s right, it’s a long vowel!
What about “cub”? That’s a short “u.” Well done!
And “men”? It sounds like “hen” and “pen.” That’s a short “e.”
Finally, “tube.” Do you hear the long “u”? Yes, that’s a long vowel!
Wow, you did an amazing job sorting short and long vowels! Remember, short vowels make quick sounds, and long vowels say their names. Keep practicing, and you’ll become a vowel expert!
See you next time for more fun learning!
Vowel Hunt: Go on a vowel hunt around your home or classroom! Find objects that have names with short and long vowel sounds. For example, look for a “hat” for a short “a” and a “cake” for a long “a.” Write down or draw the objects you find and share them with your friends or family.
Vowel Sound Match: Create a set of cards with pictures of objects and another set with the names of those objects. Mix them up and try to match each picture with its correct name. As you match them, say the word out loud and identify if it has a short or long vowel sound. This will help you practice listening for vowel sounds!
Vowel Storytime: Make up a short story using words with both short and long vowels. Try to include at least one word for each vowel sound. For example, “Once upon a time, a cat found a cake.” Share your story with a friend or family member and see if they can spot the vowel sounds!
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Welcome to Kids Academy! Hello, boys and girls! Today, we are going to sort vowel sounds. Are you ready?
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Vowels can make short or long sounds. Let’s review short vowels first.
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Short “a” as in “elephant.” Great job! Now let’s review long vowels. Long vowels say their names, like long “a” in “cake” or long “o” in “rope.” Let’s listen to long “e.”
That’s it! Now how about “i”? What does long “i” say? Yes, “i” like in “ice.” Creamy! What’s the last vowel? “u” as in “cube.”
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Let’s look at a few words. Do they have short or long vowels? Let’s sort them together.
“Cap” – do you hear a short “a” in “cap”?
“Kit” – do you hear a short vowel sound? Yes, I do!
That’s a short vowel.
“Mop.”
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Wow! That is another short vowel. I know this word: “name.” Do you hear a long “a” in this word? This is our first long vowel.
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Listen to this: “nose.” Oh, the long vowels are easy, aren’t they? I hear a long “o.” Let’s put that one here.
How do we say this word? Yes, “ice.” I hear a long “i.”
That was hard work! Now I have a challenge for you. Can you sort these words into groups on your own?
“Three,” “cube,” “men,” “tube.”
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I will wait. You can also pause the video if you need more time to think.
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Let’s check. “Three” – I definitely hear the “e” saying its name. Long vowel!
“Cub” – I know it is not a long vowel, but what short vowel is it? That’s right, a short “u.”
“Cub,” “men.”
That sounds like “hen” and “pen.” That’s a short “e.”
“Tube” – oh, I hear someone saying its name. Do you hear it? Yes, long “u.”
Wow, nice job! You remembered that short and long vowels have different sounds. See you soon!
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