Chapter 1
1) Student Watch Video
Watch and interact
2) Student Activities
Color and bring it to life
3) Parent/Instructor: Reinforce & Guide
The Reinforcing Materials Manual
Bonus Signing and Morse Code
Letters Aa Reinforcing Activities
Keyword Syllabification
Simply Clap out while saying the word, “ad - mir - a - ble” with your student.
Sound Pronunciation
It is best to use a mirror with your student to modeling the letter sound. This is to better ensure correct mouth formation. Focus on the dominant forming aspects for the sound, Placing your hand upon your throat enables you to feel if the sound is a vibrating one or not.
The ‘a’ sound comes from the open mouth as the tongue arches up and pushes backwards.
The throat vibrates with this sound.
Singing the LtL Alphabet Song
(w/Alphabet Banner)
Parent/instructor first model pointing to by touching each letter as the song is being sung. This is a fun way of using rhythm to strengthen retaining the names of the letters while building an understanding of Alphabetical Order concept as well. Be sure to clarify each time by saying, “Let’s sing the names of the letters in alphabetical order.” After a while, when the student is able, he/she then becomes the pointer to each letter as they are being sung.
NAME PROMPT
Be sure strong Emphasis is given upon the letters’ name within other words to strengthen remembrance and reason for it.
(emphasize name)
They are Able to fly. What’s their name?
SOUND PROMPT
Following the correct Cadence of slow-paced, two-step sing song rhythm is crucial for the sub-conscious to be activated to help cement it into long-term memory.
(rhythmic tune)
‘a’ for Admirable,
‘a’ for Admirable,
‘a’ for Admirable.
WRITING PROMPTS
Each writing Stroke brings meaning to the symbol when correlated phrases are used in sync with writing them. Using the writing prompts in sync with the stroke formations of each letter while writing them helps to cement the correlation of the letters symbol to its sound through the reference of the LtL story.
REMINDER: ONLY the Student writes and colors in his/her own book. So, using extra paper when needed is a good idea. At this stage practice is key not perfect (do not use an eraser).
(stroke sync)
The capital (parent) letter Aa
Stands tall…
pointing to the sky. Do you see how he is pointing to the sky?
With his cape down from him he is able to… fly!
The small (child) letter Aa is smaller than his parent just up to middle line.
Sticks his chest out front
2. and his cape behind.
The small (child) letter Aa practicing to fly…
Reaches around grabs his cape and goes, “ whoosh!” over his head!
2. and there is his chest - still in the front.
Name Prompt - Aa
Time: 0:07
Sound Prompt - Aa
Time:0:08
Writing Prompts - Bb
Time: 1:18
ROLE-PLAYING
Role-playing enables one to feel the shape of each letter in one’s own body. Identifying to how the letter looks and emotionally feels is yet, another way for stimulating long-term memory retainment.
Be sure to refer to the People Line Banner for directional understanding while pretending to be the letters.
TIPS:
The capital Letter:
Stands proudly with power like a super hero![Say sound prompt.]
The small Letter:
Proudly sticks his chest out front because his Dad is leader of the alphabet! [Say sound prompt.]
If your cape was in the front, you would not be able to see!
The flying small Letter:
Grabs his cape bring his arm over his head while jumping into the air - practicing to fly!
BONUS
Signing and Morse Code
Easy practice with the visual reinforcement of the mini-posters.
WHAT’S NEXT…
Lesson: Lesson 1: Again- Let's Begin, Letters Aa and more!
REQUIRED PREPARATION:
Learning Environment Set
Letters to Language™ Practice/Coloring Book
Crayons, Pencil/Pen
Video Ready
PRINTS for STUDENT
Mini- Posters
BONUS Activity Sheets