Early Word Wonders
Activities focused on early word recognition and the building of simple vocabulary.
Description : Focusing on early word recognition, this course uses tactile activities and interactive games to help learners build a robust vocabulary and gain confidence in identifying and using common words.
Category : English
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Foundations of Words
Section 1: Introduction to Words
- Lesson 1: What is a Word?
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding the idea of words using everyday examples.
- Lesson 2: Words Around Us
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recognizing simple words in familiar surroundings.
Section 2: Word Shapes and Letters
- Lesson 1: Exploring Letter Shapes
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Discovering the shapes of letters through tactile activities.
- Lesson 2: Matching Letters to Shapes
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Learning to match letters with their corresponding shapes using fun puzzles.
Section 3: Simple Word Sounds
- Lesson 1: Listening to Word Sounds
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Hearing and distinguishing the sounds found in common words.
- Lesson 2: Sound and Letter Connection
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Connecting sounds to letters with interactive sing-along exercises.
Section 4: Building Basic Vocabulary
- Lesson 1: Common Nouns Around You
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introducing familiar objects and their names in everyday life.
- Lesson 2: Action Words in Storybooks
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learning simple verbs through engaging storytime sessions.
Section 5: Interactive Word Games
- Lesson 1: Word Matching Game
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Using tactile cards to play a matching game with simple words.
- Lesson 2: Sound Bingo
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: A bingo game focused on hearing and identifying word sounds.
Module 2: Sounds and Letters
Section 1: Exploring Letter Sounds
- Lesson 1: Alphabet Sound Sing-Along
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Singing the alphabet to learn the sounds of each letter.
- Lesson 2: Identifying Letter Sounds
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Listening activities to match individual letters with their sounds.
Section 2: Recognizing Letters in Context
- Lesson 1: Letter Hunt in Pictures
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Finding letters within colorful illustrations of everyday objects.
- Lesson 2: Tactile Letter Tracing
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Tracing letters with fingers to connect touch with visual shapes.
Section 3: Rhyming Words and Sounds
- Lesson 1: Simple Rhymes
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Enjoying short rhymes that emphasize similar sounds.
- Lesson 2: Rhyming Game Time
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Playing matching games with words that sound alike.
Section 4: Letter and Sound Sorting
- Lesson 1: Sorting by Sound
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Grouping letters that share similar sounds through interactive activities.
- Lesson 2: Sound Sorting Puzzles
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Completing puzzles that combine letter shapes with their sounds.
Section 5: Interactive Phonics Fun
- Lesson 1: Phonics Treasure Hunt
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: A treasure hunt game to spot letters and sounds in the environment.
- Lesson 2: Phonics Matching Cards
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Using cards to pair letters with their beginning sounds in playful exercises.
Module 3: Everyday Words
Section 1: Recognizing Common Words
- Lesson 1: Sight Words Introduction
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introducing a few simple sight words that appear every day.
- Lesson 2: Sight Word Scavenger Hunt
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: An interactive hunt to find sight words in pictures and short texts.
Section 2: Word Association
- Lesson 1: Match the Word to Picture
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Associating simple words with clear, colorful images.
- Lesson 2: Tactile Word Sorting
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Sorting physical word cards into familiar categories.
Section 3: Everyday Object Words
- Lesson 1: Naming Household Items
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learning the names of common household objects through real-life examples.
- Lesson 2: Outdoor Word Exploration
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Discovering words related to nature and outdoor spaces.
Section 4: Simple Word Combinations
- Lesson 1: Two-Word Phrases
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Combining two words to form simple phrases like “big house” or “red ball.”
- Lesson 2: Creating Word Pairs
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Interactive activities focused on pairing words that naturally go together.
Section 5: Word Recognition Games
- Lesson 1: Word Puzzle Time
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Solving simple puzzles that encourage recognizing and assembling words.
- Lesson 2: Interactive Word Bingo
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Playing bingo with everyday words to reinforce recognition.
Module 4: Word Play and Storytelling
Section 1: Storytime with Words
- Lesson 1: Listening to Simple Stories
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Enjoying short, simple stories that highlight basic words.
- Lesson 2: Story Recall Game
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recalling words and phrases from the story through interactive questions.
Section 2: Creating Your Own Story
- Lesson 1: Word Building Blocks
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Using simple word cards to build a friendly story.
- Lesson 2: Tactile Story Sequencing
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Arranging picture cards in sequence to create a coherent mini-story.
Section 3: Imaginative Word Play
- Lesson 1: Fun with Rhymes
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Playing with rhyming words in short, playful poems.
- Lesson 2: Silly Sound Stories
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating humorous short stories that emphasize sound repetition.
Section 4: Visual Story Mapping
- Lesson 1: Picture Walks
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Exploring stories by looking at pictures and predicting words.
- Lesson 2: Story Map Creation
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Building a visual map of a story using key words and images.
Section 5: Group Story Activities
- Lesson 1: Collaborative Word Story
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Working in groups to form a story using simple words.
- Lesson 2: Interactive Story Circle
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing stories in a circle, building confidence in using basic vocabulary.
Module 5: Interactive Word Adventures
Section 1: Word Exploration Outdoors
- Lesson 1: Nature Word Walk
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring the outdoors to identify simple words in nature.
- Lesson 2: Tactile Nature Hunt
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Using sensory activities to connect words with natural elements.
Section 2: Playful Word Crafts
- Lesson 1: Crafting with Words
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Creating art projects that incorporate simple words and letters.
- Lesson 2: Letter Collage Creation
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Making collages using cut-out letters and word cards.
Section 3: Game-Based Word Challenges
- Lesson 1: Word Matching Relay
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: A relay game where children match words with pictures as quickly as possible.
- Lesson 2: Interactive Word Puzzle Race
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Competing in teams to solve word puzzles using tactile pieces.
Section 4: Digital Word Play (Low-tech, Interactive)
- Lesson 1: Touchscreen Word Hunt
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Guided activities on a touchscreen device to identify common words.
- Lesson 2: Interactive Word Games on Tablet
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Playing digital matching games that reinforce early word recognition.
Section 5: Recap and Celebration of Words
- Lesson 1: Word Adventure Recap
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Reviewing learned words through a fun, interactive group activity.
- Lesson 2: Word Celebration Party
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: A final celebratory activity with games, songs, and word recognition fun.