Consonant Sounds: P, Q, R, S, T

Learning Objectives Identify the letters P, Q, R, S, and T. Produce the correct sound for each letter: /p/, /kw/, /r/, /s/, and /t/. Recognize these sounds at the beginning of simple words. Match the letters P, Q, R, S, and T to pictures of objects that start with their sounds. Trace or write the uppercase and lowercase forms of P, Q, R, S, and T. Let's play a sound game! 🧸 Can you make the sound of a popping popcorn? 🍿 Today, we will learn five new letter sounds! We will learn about P, Q, R, S, and T. Knowing these sounds helps us learn to read words. Real-World Applications Reading your name on your cubby. Finding your favorite snack at the store. Reading fun signs like 'STOP'. Sounding out words in a picture book.

TermDefinitionExample The 'P' Sound (/p/)A quiet puff of air. Your lips pop open.P is for pig! 🐷 Puh, puh, pig. The 'Q' Sound (/kw/)A quick sound like 'kwuh'. 'Q' almost always has 'U' with it.Q is for queen! 👑 Kwuh, kwuh, queen. The 'R' Sound (/r/)A rumbling sound. Like a happy puppy growling.R is for rabbit! 🐰 Ruh, ruh, rabbit. The 'S' Sound (/s/)A long hissing sound. Like a little snake.S is for sun! ☀️ Sss, sss, sun. The 'T' Sound (/t/)A quick tap sound. Your tongue taps your teeth.T is for turtle! 🐢 Tuh, tuh, turtle.

One Letter, One Sound Each letter makes its own special sound. When you see the letter 'P', you know to make the /p/ sound. This helps you read! Listen for the First Sound The first sound in a word is very important. To find out if a word starts with 'S', listen for the 'sss' sound at the very beginning. Q and U are Best Friends The letter 'Q' is almost always followed by 'U'. When you see 'Q', look for its friend 'U' right next to it. They work together to say /kw/.