ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 Words with -ee and -ea | Vowel Teams | Learn to Read with Khan Academy Kids
Have you ever noticed how letters can work together to make new sounds? It’s like they’re teaming up to create something special! Today, we’re going to learn about two letter teams that make the same sound.
First, let’s talk about the letters E and A. When these two letters come together, they make the long E sound. You can hear this sound in the word “eat.” Let’s break it down: Ea-t. Eat! Isn’t it cool how they work together?
Next, we have another team: the letters E and E. They also make the long E sound. You can hear this in the word “beet.” Let’s say it together: Buh-ee-t. Beet! Just like the E and A team, these letters create the same sound.
Now, here’s something fun: What do you think you can do with a beet? That’s right, you can eat the beet! So, both letter teams help us say words that we use every day.
Isn’t it amazing how letters can team up to make new sounds? Keep listening for these teams when you read or talk, and you’ll become a letter expert in no time!
Letter Team Hunt: Go on a letter team hunt around your house or classroom! Look for words that have the “ea” or “ee” letter teams. Write down the words you find and say them out loud. Can you find at least five words for each team? Share your list with a friend and see if they found the same words or different ones!
Sound Match Game: Create a set of cards with words that have the “ea” and “ee” sounds, like “seat,” “tree,” “leaf,” and “beet.” Mix them up and play a matching game. When you find a match, say the word out loud and listen to the long E sound. Can you hear how the letter teams work together?
Make Your Own Word: Use magnetic letters or letter tiles to create your own words using the “ea” and “ee” teams. Try to make silly words and real words. Say them out loud and listen to the sounds. How many different words can you create? Share your favorite word with someone and explain why you like it!
