Vowel Sounds: A, E, I, O, U

Learning Objectives Identify the five vowel letters: A, E, I, O, U. Say the short sound for each vowel. Hear the vowel sound in a simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) word. Point to the vowel in a simple written word like 'cat' or 'dog'. Match a vowel sound to a picture (e.g., 'ah' sound with an apple). Do you know some letters are superstars? 🌟 They are in every single word! Today, we will meet the five vowel superstars: A, E, I, O, and U. Learning their sounds helps us become amazing readers! 📚 Real-World Applications Reading your favorite books 📖 Writing your name ✍️ Singing the alphabet song 🎶 Reading signs on the street 🛑

TermDefinitionExample Vowel AThis vowel makes the 'ah' sound. Open your mouth wide to say it!A is for 🍎 apple. 'ah, ah, apple'. Vowel EThis vowel makes the 'eh' sound. It's a quick, short sound.E is for 🥚 egg. 'eh, eh, egg'. Vowel IThis vowel makes the 'ih' sound. Scrunch up your nose when you say it!I is for 🧊 igloo. 'ih, ih, igloo'. Vowel OThis vowel makes the 'ah' sound. Make your mouth a circle shape.O is for 🐙 octopus. 'ah, ah, octopus'. Vowel UThis vowel makes the 'uh' sound. It sounds like you're thinking!U is for ☂️ umbrella. 'uh, uh, umbrella'.

The Super Vowel Rule Every word must have a vowel. You will find A, E, I, O, or U in every word you read. They are very important! Short Sounds First Vowels make short sounds and long sounds. Today, we are learning the short sounds. They are the most common sounds vowels make.