I can identify and match common sounds that letters represent.

In phonics this week, we are continuing to build a strong foundation in alphabet knowledge and early reading skills!

🔤 Alphabet Focus:
We are studying the alphabet charts closely—learning to recognize uppercase and lowercase letters, match them to their beginning sounds, and compare different pictures that represent the same sounds (like A for apple and A for alligator).
Students are also practicing listening for the first sound in different words and matching them to the correct letter using pictures like dolphin, windmill, and igloo.

👀 High-Frequency Words:
We are reviewing sight words: I, like, my.
Students are practicing reading and writing these words and using them in simple sentences like:

“I like my ____.”

✨ How You Can Help at Home

Here are some simple and fun ways to reinforce these skills:

• Alphabet Hunt:
  Look for items around the house or outside. Ask your child: “What letter does this start with?” Emphasize the beginning sound.

• Picture Match:
  Draw or cut out pictures and have your child sort them under the correct letter (e.g. apple, dog, cat, iguana).

• Sight Word Practice:
  Build sentences using the words I, like, my. Help them write it or draw a matching picture, like:
  
  “I like my dog.”
  “I like my bike.”

• Read Together:
  Have your child point out letters or sight words they recognize in books you read together.

Thank you for being a partner in your child’s reading journey!