First Sounds EYFS - PowerPoint

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) students are introduced to a fundamental aspect of phonics with the 'First Sounds' PowerPoint, a resource designed to help young learners recognise the initial sounds of words. The lesson's objective is to practice identifying the first letter that corresponds to the sound at the beginning of a word. This concept is illustrated with straightforward examples, such as identifying the 'c' as the first sound in the word 'cat'. The presentation is interactive and encourages children to engage with the material by completing words with the correct initial letter.

To reinforce the learning, the resource includes a variety of exercises where children must select the correct initial letter from given options to complete words. This could involve choosing between 'm' and 'h' to correctly form the word 'hat', or between 'b' and 's' to complete the word 'sun'. These exercises are designed to be accessible and enjoyable, providing a supportive environment for young learners to develop their phonetic awareness. After the presentation, children are encouraged to apply what they have learned by completing worksheets that follow the same format, further consolidating their understanding of first sounds in words.