ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 1 Words with -ie and -igh | Vowel Teams | Learn to Read with Khan Academy Kids
Hey there! Today, we’re going to learn something fun about letters. Just like how friends team up to play games, some letters team up to make special sounds. Let’s dive in and see how this works!
First, let’s talk about the letters I and E. When these two letters come together, they make the long I sound, which sounds like “I” in the word “tie.” It’s like saying “tuh-I” to sound out the word “tie.” Pretty cool, right?
Next, we have the letters I, G, and H teaming up. Together, they also make the long I sound, just like in the word “tight.” You can sound it out as “tuh-I-tuh” to say “tight.” So, whenever you see I-G-H, remember they work together to make that I sound!
Just like Reya and her friend teaming up to play soccer, letters can team up to make new sounds. Isn’t it fun to see how letters work together?
Now that you know about these letter teams, you can spot them in words and sound them out easily. Keep practicing, and you’ll become a reading pro in no time!
Letter Team Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your home or classroom to find words that have the I-E or I-G-H letter teams. Look in books, magazines, or even on food packages. Write down the words you find and practice saying them out loud. Can you find at least five words for each letter team?
Make Your Own Word Cards: Create flashcards with words that include the I-E and I-G-H teams. On one side of the card, write the word, and on the other side, draw a picture that represents the word. Use these cards to play a matching game with a friend or family member. See who can match the most words with their pictures!
Teamwork in Sounds: Think about other letter teams you know that make special sounds, like “sh” in “ship” or “ch” in “chop.” Can you come up with a list of other letter teams and the sounds they make? Try to use these sounds to create silly sentences or short stories. Share your creations with your class or family!
