ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Preschool Prep Company Meet the Phonics Letter Sounds – “Controlling r” Word Building
Hello, little learners! Today, we are going to have fun with a special letter sound. It’s called the “Controlling r.” Are you ready to explore? Let’s go!
The “Controlling r” is when the letter “r” comes after a vowel and changes the way the vowel sounds. It’s like magic! The “r” is in charge and makes the vowel sound different.
Let’s look at some words with the “Controlling r” sound:
Can you think of other words with the “Controlling r”? Try saying them out loud. Listen to how the “r” changes the sound of the vowel. Isn’t it fun?
We can also sing a song to remember the “Controlling r” sounds. Singing helps us learn and remember better. Let’s sing together:
“R, r, r, the magic letter,
Changes sounds, makes them better!
Car, star, bird, and horn,
Listen to the sound that’s born!”
Keep listening for the “Controlling r” in words you hear every day. The more you practice, the better you’ll get at recognizing these special sounds. Have fun learning!
Word Hunt Adventure: Go on a word hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects or pictures that have the “Controlling r” sound in their names. For example, you might find a “car” or a picture of a “star.” Once you find them, say the word out loud and listen to how the “r” changes the vowel sound. Can you find at least three objects or pictures?
Magic Sound Experiment: Let’s play a game with sounds! Take a set of vowel cards (a, e, i, o, u) and an “r” card. Place a vowel card next to the “r” card and say the new sound it makes. For example, place “a” next to “r” and say “ar” like in “car.” Try this with each vowel and listen to the magic sound the “r” creates. Can you think of a word for each sound?
Story Time with “Controlling r”: Create a short story using as many “Controlling r” words as you can. You can start with something like, “Once upon a time, a star shone brightly in the sky as a bird flew by…” Share your story with a friend or family member and listen for the special “r” sounds. How many “Controlling r” words did you use?
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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