Meet the Phonics Letter Sounds – y

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In this lesson, young learners are introduced to the letter Y, exploring its various positions in words—at the beginning, middle, and end. They engage with fun examples such as “Yes,” “Yikes,” and “Fancy,” while also participating in an activity to find items around their home that start with the letter Y. The lesson emphasizes the versatility of the letter Y and encourages practice to become proficient in recognizing it.
  1. What is a word that starts with the letter Y?
  2. Can you think of a word that has Y in the middle?
  3. What is a fun thing you found at home that starts with the letter Y?

Meet the Phonics Letter Sounds – Y

Learning the Letter Y

Hello, little learners! Today, we are going to have fun with the letter Y. The letter Y is a special letter in the alphabet. Let’s learn some words that start with the letter Y and some that have the letter Y inside them!

Words with Y

Can you say “Yes”? That’s a word that starts with Y! How about “Yikes”? It’s a fun word to say when something surprises you. Let’s try another one: “Yeah!” This is a happy word we say when we agree with something.

Y in the Middle

Did you know that Y can also be in the middle of words? Let’s look at the word “Gymnastics.” Gymnastics is a fun sport where people do flips and jumps. Another word is “Rhythm.” Rhythm is the beat you hear in music. Can you clap your hands to the rhythm?

Y at the End

Sometimes, Y is at the end of words. Let’s learn some of these words. “Fancy” is a word we use when something is really nice or special. “Clumsy” is a funny word we use when someone trips or falls a lot.

Goodbye with Y

Now that we’ve learned about the letter Y, it’s time to say goodbye. Remember, the letter Y can be at the start, middle, or end of words. Keep practicing, and you’ll be a Y expert in no time!

Fun Activity

Here’s a fun activity: Can you find things around your home that start with the letter Y? Maybe a yellow toy or a yummy snack? Have fun exploring!

  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter Y? What about words that have Y in the middle or at the end? Share them with your friends or family!
  • Have you ever tried gymnastics or clapped to the rhythm of a song? What other activities do you enjoy that might have the letter Y in their name?
  • Look around your room or house. Can you find something that starts with the letter Y? What makes it special or interesting to you?
  1. Y Hunt Adventure: Go on a “Y Hunt” around your house or classroom. Look for objects that start with the letter Y, have Y in the middle, or end with Y. For example, you might find a “yarn” (starts with Y), a “toy” (ends with Y), or a “yellow crayon” (starts with Y). Draw or take pictures of the items you find and share them with your friends or family.

  2. Y Sound Detective: Listen carefully to the sounds around you. Can you hear any words with the Y sound? Maybe someone says “yes” or “yummy.” Try to write down or draw a picture of what you hear. You can also make a list of Y words you hear throughout the day and share it with your class.

  3. Y Word Art: Create a piece of art using words that have the letter Y. You can draw pictures of things like “yogurt,” “yo-yo,” or “butterfly.” Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to make your artwork colorful and fun. Display your art in the classroom or at home to show off your Y word knowledge!

Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:

[Music]
Yes
Yikes
Gymnastics
[Music]
Yeah
Rhythm
Fancy
Clumsy
[Music]
Goodbye

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