The 'ai' Sound - English Phonics PowerPoint Lesson with Worksheets - PowerPoint

Delve into the world of phonics with a comprehensive lesson on the 'ai' sound, tailored for early years foundation stage pupils. This English teaching resource introduces the 'ai' vowel digraph, which represents the long 'a' sound, as heard in words like 'rain'. Through engaging activities, children are encouraged to pronounce the 'ai' sound aloud, reinforcing their phonetic understanding. The lesson plan includes a variety of exercises where students can practice identifying the 'ai' sound, typically found in the middle of words, and apply their knowledge to complete words on provided worksheets.

Worksheets accompanying the lesson offer interactive tasks such as filling in missing 'ai' digraphs to form words and matching these words to corresponding pictures. Examples include 'nail', 'paint', and 'chain'. Additionally, children can partake in a word search activity to locate words containing the 'ai' sound, and then use some of these words to construct sentences, enhancing their reading and writing skills. The resource provides a structured approach to phonics, making it an effective tool for teachers to support children in their journey to becoming proficient readers and writers.