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In this lesson, students learn about the letter T and its distinct “t” sound, exemplified by the word “truck.” The lesson emphasizes the clarity of the “t” sound, comparing it to a tongue tap, and includes a fun fact about cleanliness, highlighting how washing a truck makes it shine just like the letter T makes words clear. By practicing the “t” sound, students can become proficient in recognizing and pronouncing words that contain the letter T.
  1. What sound does the letter T make?
  2. Can you think of another word that starts with the letter T?
  3. Why is it important to keep things clean, like the truck in the video?

The Letter T and Its Sound

Hey there! Today, we’re going to learn about the letter T. The letter T is super cool because it makes a special sound. Can you guess what it is? It’s the “t” sound, just like in the word “truck.”

Example: The Word “Truck”

Let’s think about the word “truck.” When you say “truck,” you can hear the “t” sound right at the beginning. It’s like a little tap of your tongue, making the “t” sound clear and strong.

Fun Fact: Keeping Things Clean

In the video, there was a truck that got all clean after a wash. Imagine how shiny and bright it looked! Just like how the letter T makes words clear, washing makes things clean and bright.

So, remember, whenever you see the letter T, think of the “t” sound, like in “truck.” It’s a fun and easy way to remember how to say words with T. Keep practicing, and you’ll be a T-sound expert in no time!

  • Can you think of other words that start with the letter T, just like “truck”? Try to say them out loud and listen for the “t” sound. What do you notice about how your mouth moves?
  • Have you ever seen a truck getting washed or cleaned? What did it look like before and after? How do you feel when something you use gets all clean and shiny?
  • Imagine you have a magic brush that can clean anything with a “t” sound. What would you clean first, and why? Share your ideas with your friends or family!
  1. Sound Hunt: Go on a “T” sound hunt around your home or classroom. Find objects that start with the “t” sound, like “table,” “towel,” or “toy.” Make a list or draw pictures of the items you find. Share your discoveries with a friend or family member and practice saying the “t” sound together.

  2. T-Word Art: Create a piece of art using the letter T. Draw a big letter T on a piece of paper and think of words that start with the “t” sound. Write these words around your T and draw pictures to match each word. This will help you remember the sound and have fun with art at the same time!

  3. Story Time with T: Make up a short story using as many “t” words as you can. For example, “Tommy the turtle took a trip to the tall tree.” Share your story with someone and see if they can hear all the “t” sounds. You can even act it out or draw a picture to go with your story!

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