ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 The Letter Y | Letters and Letter Sounds | Learn Phonics with Khan Academy Kids

The Letter Y | Letters and Letter Sounds | Learn Phonics with Khan Academy Kids

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In this lesson, students learn about the letter Y and its sound, which is pronounced like “yuh,” as heard in words such as “yo-yo.” Emphasizing the importance of practice, the lesson encourages learners to identify and pronounce other Y-words like “yellow” and “yawn” to enhance their recognition and articulation of the sound. Overall, the lesson aims to make learning about letters enjoyable while reinforcing the idea that consistent practice leads to improvement.

What sound does the letter Y make?
Can you think of a word that starts with the letter Y?
Why is it important to practice saying the Y sound?

The Letter Y and Its Sound

Hey there! Today, we’re going to learn about the letter Y. It’s a pretty cool letter because it makes a special sound. Let’s dive in and find out more!

The Sound of Y

The letter Y makes a sound like “yuh.” You can hear this sound in words like “yo-yo.” Try saying it out loud: “yo-yo.” Did you hear the “yuh” sound at the beginning? That’s the letter Y doing its job!

Practice Makes Perfect

To get really good at recognizing and saying the Y sound, it’s important to practice. You can find other words that start with Y, like “yellow” or “yawn,” and say them out loud. The more you practice, the better you’ll get!

Have Fun Learning!

Learning about letters and their sounds can be a lot of fun. Keep practicing the Y sound, and soon you’ll be a pro at spotting it in words. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep at it and enjoy the process!

Can you think of any other words that start with the letter Y? Try saying them out loud and listen for the “yuh” sound. How many can you come up with?
Have you ever seen something that is yellow or used a yo-yo? Share your experience with the group or your family. What did you notice about the color yellow or how a yo-yo works?
Why do you think practicing the sounds of letters is important? How does it help you when you are reading or talking?

Y Sound Hunt: Go on a “Y Sound Hunt” around your home or classroom. Look for objects that start with the “yuh” sound, like a yellow crayon or a yogurt cup. Make a list or draw pictures of the items you find. Share your discoveries with a friend or family member and practice saying the “yuh” sound together.
Create a Y Sound Collage: Gather old magazines or newspapers and cut out pictures of things that start with the letter Y. Glue them onto a piece of paper to create a collage. As you work, say the name of each item out loud, emphasizing the “yuh” sound. Display your collage to show off your Y sound knowledge!
Y Sound Storytime: With a grown-up’s help, create a short story using as many “yuh” sound words as you can. For example, “Yesterday, a young yak yelled ‘Yippee!’ when he found a yellow yo-yo.” Draw pictures to go along with your story and read it aloud to practice the Y sound. Can you think of more words to add to your story?

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