Duplo Sound Buttons

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o The animations in this slide progress by clicking on the right arrow i.e. next.

o Sound buttons are practical and ensure all the learners are engaged and participating.

o It also allows for the teacher to easily see who is struggling with the concept.

o You can use unifix blocks / duplo / counters as sound buttons.

o You can also use whiteboards or a placemat with Elkonin boxes and a whiteboard marker for your sound buttons.

o It is my preference to use green as the initial sound; yellow as the medial sound and red as the final sound.

o All the words are CVC words.

o This presentation focuses on phonological awareness over phonics.

o Segmenting, manipulation and blending skills are included in this presentation.

o It ensures the children can hear the sounds

without worrying about the symbols that make these sounds.

o The symbols are included for revision and consolidation.

o Have fun! The learners can hold the sound button up or put the sound button

on their head / in their lap / under their shoe / behind their back / on their shoulder.