Spelling - ow cow

Interactive and engaging, this set of activities is designed to help children learn the 'ow' sound as in 'cow'. The lesson starts with a discussion around various pictures that include words such as 'cow', 'down', 'owl', and 'clown', encouraging the children to identify and sound out the common 'ow' sound. Teachers then lead the class in blending and pronouncing words like 'frown', 'prowl', and 'flower', reinforcing the sound's pronunciation. The lesson also delves into which two letters create the 'ow' sound and uses images and words to strengthen the association between the two.

Following the introduction, a series of activities are used to consolidate learning. Activity 1 involves adding sound buttons, dots, and dashes to words to indicate single or grouped letter sounds, which can be done on whiteboards, exercise books, or printable sheets. In Activity 2, children are challenged to form words with the 'ow' sound, while Activity 3 asks them to label pictures with the correct 'ow' word. Further exercises include finding hidden 'ow' words in a letter grid and dictation tasks where children fill in missing 'ow' words in sentences. The lesson rounds off with a 'Spell Check' where children write 'ow' words from dictation, and a reminder for homework practice, ensuring that the 'ow' sound is thoroughly learned and remembered.