Chapter 7: Connecting Letters and Sounds¶
Overview¶
This chapter strengthens the connection between letters and their sounds through multisensory activities. Children will practice letter formation while saying sounds, building strong letter-sound associations.
Learning Objectives¶
By the end of this chapter, students will be able to:
- Remember: Automatically recall sounds when seeing letters
- Understand: Explain how letters represent sounds
- Apply: Write letters while saying their sounds
Chapter Summary¶
Strong readers instantly connect letters to sounds without thinking. This chapter uses kinesthetic (movement-based) and multisensory techniques to cement letter-sound relationships. By tracing, writing, and physically forming letters while saying sounds, children build automatic recognition.
Concepts Covered (8)¶
| Concept | Description |
|---|---|
| Letter-Sound Correspondence | Connecting letters to their sounds |
| Letter-Sound Association | Automatic recall of sounds for letters |
| Letter Formation | How to write each letter |
| Kinesthetic Learning | Learning through movement |
| Tracing Letters | Following letter shapes |
| Sky Writing | Writing letters in the air |
| Sand/Salt Tracing | Tracing letters in textured materials |
| Multisensory Approach | Using multiple senses to learn |
Key Vocabulary¶
- Letter-sound: Connecting what a letter looks like to what it sounds like
- Formation: How to write a letter
- Trace: Follow the shape of a letter
Activities¶
- Sky Writing: Write letters large in the air while saying sounds
- Sand Tray: Trace letters in sand or salt while saying sounds
- Letter Formation Practice: Use proper strokes to write letters
- Touch and Say: Touch textured letters while saying sounds
- Rainbow Writing: Write letters in multiple colors while repeating sounds