Today, we are going to have fun with letters! We will learn about the sounds that the letters “T” and “R” make. Are you ready? Let’s go!
The letter “T” makes a sound like this: /t/. Can you say it with me? /t/! Great job!
Now, let’s learn about the letter “R”. It makes a sound like this: /r/. Try saying it with me: /r/. Awesome!
When we put “T” and “R” together, they make a new sound: /tr/. Let’s say it together: /tr/. Fantastic!
Now, let’s look at some words that start with the letters “T” and “R”. Can you try to read them with me?
A trail is a path you can walk on. Imagine walking on a trail in the forest!
A tram is like a special bus that runs on tracks. Have you ever seen one?
A trap is something used to catch things. Be careful not to get caught!
A trench is a long, narrow ditch. It can be used for water or to hide in during a game!
When you trim something, you cut a little bit off. Like when you trim your hair!
A trick is something fun or sneaky you can do. Can you do a magic trick?
Trust means you believe someone will do the right thing. It’s important to trust your friends!
When you try, you give something a go. Always try your best!
Great job learning about the sounds of “T” and “R”! Keep practicing, and you’ll be a reading star in no time!
Sound Hunt: Go on a sound hunt around your home or classroom! Look for objects that start with the /tr/ sound. Can you find a toy truck or a train? Maybe there’s a tree outside! Make a list or draw pictures of the things you find. Share your discoveries with a friend or family member.
Word Building with Blocks: Use letter blocks or cards to build words that start with “TR”. Try making words like “trap”, “trim”, and “trust”. Once you build a word, say it out loud and clap the sounds: /tr/ – /a/ – /p/ for “trap”. How many “TR” words can you build?
Story Time Adventure: Create a short story using as many “TR” words as you can. Maybe it’s about a tram that travels on a trail or a tricky trap in a trench. Draw pictures to go along with your story and share it with your class or family. How many “TR” words did you use?
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Today, we learned that the letter “T” makes the sound /t/ and the letter “R” makes the sound /r/. When we put “T” and “R” together, they create the sound /tr/.
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Great job! Now, see if you can read these words before me or along with me. These words all begin with the letters “T” and “R”.
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– Trail
– Tram
– Trap
– Trench
– Trim
– Trick
– Trust
– Try
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