English Language Arts
Kindergarten
20 min
Consonant Sounds: H, J, K, L, M, N
Learn the sounds of consonants H, J, K, L, M, N
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Say the /h/ sound when they see the letter H.
Say the /j/ sound when they see the letter J.
By the end of of this lesson, students will be able to say the /k/ sound when they see the letter K.
Say the /l/ sound when they see the letter L.
Say the /m/ sound when they see the letter M.
Say the /n/ sound when they see the letter N.
Point to the correct letter when they hear its beginning sound in a simple word.
Are you ready to make some super sounds with letters? π€ Let's play a game!
Today, we will learn six new letter sounds! We will meet H, J, K, L, M, and N. Learning sounds helps us become amazing readers. π
Real-World Applications
Hearing the first sound in your name
Reading fun words in a picture book
Singing songs about letters and s...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
The /h/ sound (Letter H)The letter H makes a quiet, breathy sound. Like you are panting like a happy puppy. ν₯ν₯!H is for hat π©. The first sound in hat is /h/.
The /j/ sound (Letter J)The letter J makes a bouncy sound. It's the sound at the start of jump!J is for jam π. The first sound in jam is /j/.
The /k/ sound (Letter K)The letter K makes a quick, sharp sound. It's like the sound in kick.K is for kite πͺ. The first sound in kite is /k/.
The /l/ sound (Letter L)The letter L makes a long sound. Your tongue touches the top of your mouth.L is for lion π¦. The first sound in lion is /l/.
The /m/ sound (Letter M)The letter M makes a humming sound. You press your lips together to say it.M is for moon π. The first sound in moon is /m/.
The /n/ sound (Letter...
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Key Rules & Conventions
One Letter, One Sound
Each letter has its own special sound.
When you see a letter, get ready to make its sound. This is the first step to reading! π
Listen for the First Sound
The first sound in a word is a big clue.
Pay attention to the very first sound you hear. It helps you know what the word is.
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Challenging
Which pair of words starts with the exact same sound?
A.Moon, Man
B.Jump, King
C.Hat, Lion
D.Nest, Leaf
Challenging
Three of these words end with the same sound. Which one ends with a DIFFERENT sound?
A.Sun
B.Hen
C.Man
D.Jam
Challenging
In which word can you hear the /l/ sound, but NOT at the beginning?
A.Lion
B.Yellow
C.Lamp
D.Leg
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Learn the sounds of consonants H, J, K, L, M, N
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