ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 Words with -ai and -ay | Vowel Teams | Learn to Read with Khan Academy Kids
Rainy days can be a great time to learn something new, like practicing letters! Did you know that sometimes letters work together to make a special sound? Let’s explore how this works.
Some letters team up to create the long A sound, which sounds like “A” in the alphabet. One team that makes this sound is the letters A and Y. When they come together, they make the sound “A,” like in the word “play.” Let’s spell it out: P-L-A-Y. Play!
Another team that makes the long A sound is the letters A and I. They also create the “A” sound, like in the word “rain.” Let’s spell it: R-A-I-N. Rain!
Isn’t it fun to learn how letters work together? Now, you can enjoy playing in the rain and think about the letter teams that make it all possible!
Letter Team Hunt: Go on a letter team hunt around your house or classroom! Look for items or pictures that have the long A sound made by the letter teams “AY” or “AI.” For example, you might find a “tray” or a picture of “rain.” Write down or draw what you find and share it with your friends or family.
Create a Letter Team Story: Use your imagination to create a short story using as many “AY” and “AI” words as you can. For example, you might write about a rainy day where you play with clay. Draw pictures to go along with your story and share it with your class or family.
Sound Detective: Be a sound detective and listen for the long A sound in words around you. When you hear it, try to figure out if it’s made by the “AY” or “AI” team. You can do this while reading a book, listening to a story, or even during a conversation. Keep a list of the words you find and see how many you can collect in a day!
