Phonetic Workpage

Age
4 1/2-6.

Materials

 * 8" x 10" card, divided into squares with a phonetic word printed in each square.
 * Corresponding pictures pasted on separate cardboard, measured to fit inside blank squares.

Presentation

 * 1) Child selects one phonetic workpage with matching pictures.
 * 2) Arrange pictures on top of table in horizontal column.
 * 3) Directress reads word in first square, then places the corresponding picture above the word.
 * 4) Continue until all pictures are placed on workpage.
 * 5) Mix up pictures and let child repeat exercise.

Control Of Error

 * Each workpage is coded with a different color.
 * The corresponding pictures are also color coded.

Points Of Interest
The pictures.

Purpose

 * To develop ability to combine isolated sounds to form a meaningful word.
 * To help child realize that a writtrn word is a group of sounds represented by symbols (letters).
 * Introduction to reading.