T Time
T Time
Objective
Recognize and produce the /t/ sound in a series of words that all begin with /t/.
Lesson Plan
Target Words:
- time
- turn
- take
- tap
- twirl
- toss
Materials:
- Clock face
- T-shaped spinner
- Brass brad to attach T-shaped spinner to clock face
- Uppercase letter T
- /t/ Actions target text
- Tasty treat for the children (optional)
State and Model the Objective
Tell the children that they will take turns twirling the letter T as they listen for words that start with the /t/ sound, such as twirl, toss, turn, and time.
Literacy Activities
Twirl, toss, and turn the T
- Pass out an uppercase letter T to each child, and have the children sit in a circle around the T-shaped spinner.
- Read the /t/ Actions target text, point out that each of the actions start with the /t/ sound, and have the children try each of the actions.
- Explain that the children will each have a turn twirling the spinner to see what action everyone will do together.
- Ask a child to twirl the spinner by saying, “It’s your turn to twirl the T” and have the rest of the children say, "It's T time!" when the spinner stops.
- Invite the children to perform matching /t/ action in the text.
- Play the game so each child has a turn to twirl the spinner.
- Review all the words that start with /t/ with the children.
- Reward all of the children with a tasty treat (optional).
More Practice
Recognize the /t/ sound
Ask the children to listen for words that start with the /t/ sound as you say a variety of words (e.g., time, top, block, tree, house, tin, try).
Tell the children to touch their toes every time they hear a word that begins with the /t/ sound, supporting as necessary.
If a word doesn’t start with /t/ then they should sit still.
SEEL Target Texts
T Actions
2: Toss your T in the air.
3: Turn your T upside down.
4: Take your T to the closest table.
5: Tap your T on the ground two times.
6: Touch your T to your toes.
7: Twist back and forth with your T.
8: Trot in place with your T.
9: Tip your T sideways.
10: Topple your T to the floor (hold it high and drop it to the floor).
11: Turn and pass your T to another student close by.
12: Tick your T in a circle like a clock.
SEEL At Home
Objective
Recognize and/or produce the /t/ sound in a series of words that all begin with /t/.
Materials
- /t/ Actions target text
- Uppercase letter T
Activity: It's T Time
- Read an action from the /t/ Action target text and have your child use the uppercase letter T to perform the action.
- Repeat the activity as many times as desired.
- Read each sentence on the action list, emphasizing the /t/ sound at the beginning of words and inviting your child to repeat those words.
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T Time