Two Sounds, One Word

The moment two sounds slide together and become a word.

30 minutes Ages 5–74 steps Song included

Teaching mode fills the screen with one step at a time, large enough to read from the back of the room.

The lesson, step by step

The words in green are what you say out loud

You are not expected to improvise in front of forty children.

Step 1 of 4

4 min

Say this out loudShow me /a/. Show me /m/. Loud, then a whisper.

What to watch for:Both sounds must be automatic before blending.

Step 2 of 4

8 min

Say this out loudWatch my finger. /a/ … /m/ … now slide: am. You try.

What to watch for:Slow sliding is fine. Choppy separation means slow down.

Step 3 of 4

10 min

Say this out loudWho can make another word with /m/ at the end?

What to watch for:Let children correct each other before you step in.

Step 4 of 4

8 min

Say this out loudThis page has three words you can already read. Find them.

What to watch for:Finger-tracking is a good sign, not a bad habit, at this stage.

Ready? Teaching mode shows one step at a time with a timer, so you can keep your eyes on the children instead of the page.

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