Phonics Reading Lesson 1…Mm

Let’s Learn the Sound “Mmm”

Today, we’re going to have fun learning about the sound “mmm.” This sound is super important when you’re learning to read. Let’s find out how to make this sound and use it in words!

How to Make the “Mmm” Sound

The “mmm” sound is made by closing your lips and humming. Can you feel the tickle in your nose? That’s the “mmm” sound! Let’s try it together:

• Make the Sound: Close your lips and say “mmm.” Feel the buzz? Great job!
• Practice: Say “mmm” with me. Now, try it by yourself. Awesome!

Practice Saying Words Slowly

Let’s practice saying some words with the “mmm” sound. We’ll say them slowly to hear each part of the word.

Word Practice

• Mat: Say it slowly: “mmmaaat”
• Ram: Say it slowly: “rrraaammm”
• Me: Say it slowly: “mmmeee”
• Am: Say it slowly: “aaammm”
• Man: Say it slowly: “mmmaaan”
• Ham: Say it slowly: “haaammm”
• Mad: Say it slowly: “mmmaaad”
• Jam: Say it slowly: “jaaammm”

Practice Saying Words Quickly

Now that we know how to say the words slowly, let’s try saying them quickly. This will help us read faster!

Quick Word Practice

• Say these words fast with me: Mat, Ram, Me, Am, Man, Ham, Mad, Jam
• Now, repeat each word after me quickly: Mat, Ram, Me, Am, Man, Ham, Mad, Jam
• One more time, super fast: Mat, Ram, Me, Am, Man, Ham, Mad, Jam

Great Job!

Yay! You’ve learned the “mmm” sound! Keep practicing, and you’ll get even better at reading. Remember, practice makes perfect, and you’re doing amazing!