Phonetic Single Word Books

Age
4 1/2-6.

Materials

 * A small booklet with a single phonetic word printed on each page.
 * One booklet for each vowel.

Presentation

 * 1) Directress takes a booklet and asks the child if he would like to read a book.
 * 2) Let the child sound out and read each page.
 * 3) Encourage the child to read more booklets.
 * 4) Show child how to "mentally" sound out words, then read aloud.

Control Of Error
The directress.

Points Of Interest

 * 1) Child having the feeling of accomplishment because he can read a book.
 * 2) The pictures.

Purpose

 * To practice in forming words.
 * Indirect preparation for reading and writing.

Variation
Child reads a booklet to another child.