READING SAGE
181-DAY OG + MONTESSORI READING ADVENTURE
LESSONS 11–20: MEET THE LETTER SOUNDS
π€ LESSON 11: MEET THE LETTER M
π― Today's Learning Goal
I can recognize the letter m and say its sound.
Today's Sound
m
m says /mmmm/
Like:
π mouse
π moon
πΊ️ map
Parent Tip
Tell your child:
"The letter m makes a long, humming sound. Put your lips together and hum: /mmmm/."
1️⃣ WARM-UP WORDS
Listen for the beginning sound.
moon
map
mouse
mom
sun
Ask:
"Which words begin with /mmmm/?"
moon, map, mouse, mom
2️⃣ HEART WORDS
Look and Say
I a
Practice:
I am.
3️⃣ THE MINI STORY
π The Moon
I see the moon.
The moon is big.
I see the moon.
4️⃣ QUESTIONS
1. What does the child see?
a. the moon
b. a pig
c. a dog
2. What sound does m make?
a. /mmmm/
b. /ssss/
c. /ttt/
π¬ TALK IT OVER
Ask:
Can you find something that begins with the /mmmm/ sound?
Try looking around the room!
π€ LESSON 12: MEET THE LETTER A
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π― Today's Learning Goal
I can recognize the letter a and say /a/.
Today's Sound
a
a says /a/
Like:
π apple
π ant
π alligator
1️⃣ WARM-UP WORDS
Listen for /a/.
apple
ant
alligator
sun
moon
Which words begin with /a/?
2️⃣ HEART WORDS
Look and Say
a the
Point to the word:
a
Then point to:
the
3️⃣ THE MINI STORY
π The Ant
I see an ant.
The ant is small.
I see the ant.
4️⃣ QUESTIONS
1. What animal is in the story?
a. an ant
b. a dog
c. a pig
2. What sound does a make?
/a/
π¬ TALK IT OVER
Ask:
What other words begin with /a/?
Possible answers:
apple, animal, astronaut
π€ LESSON 13: MEET THE LETTER S
π― Today's Learning Goal
I can recognize the letter s and say /ssss/.
Today's Sound
s
s says /ssss/
Like:
☀️ sun
π snake
𧦠sock
Tell your child:
"Let the sound slide out like a snake: sssss!"
1️⃣ WARM-UP WORDS
Listen for /s/.
sun
sock
snake
map
ant
Which words begin with /s/?
2️⃣ HEART WORDS
Look and Say
I see
Practice:
I see.
3️⃣ THE MINI STORY
☀️ The Sun
I see the sun.
The sun is up.
I see the sun.
4️⃣ QUESTIONS
1. What is in the sky?
a. the sun
b. a pig
c. a hat
2. What sound does s make?
/ssss/
π¬ TALK IT OVER
Ask:
Can you stretch the /s/ sound like a snake?
ssssssssssss!
Then ask:
What begins with /s/?
π€ LESSON 14: MEET THE LETTER F
π― Today's Learning Goal
I can recognize the letter f and say /ffff/.
Today's Sound
f
f says /ffff/
Like:
π fish
πΈ flower
πΈ frog
1️⃣ WARM-UP WORDS
Listen for /f/.
fish
frog
flower
sun
moon
Which words begin with /f/?
2️⃣ HEART WORDS
Look and Say
a my
Practice:
my fish
3️⃣ THE MINI STORY
π My Fish
I see my fish.
The fish can swim.
My fish is fun.
4️⃣ QUESTIONS
1. What animal is in the story?
a. a fish
b. a cat
c. a pig
2. What sound does f make?
/ffff/
π¬ TALK IT OVER
Ask:
Can you make the /ffff/ sound?
Then:
Can you name something that begins with /f/?
π€ LESSON 15: MEET THE LETTER L
π― Today's Learning Goal
I can recognize the letter l and say /llll/.
Today's Sound
l
l says /llll/
Like:
π¦ lion
π lemon
π light
1️⃣ WARM-UP WORDS
Listen for /l/.
lion
lemon
light
sun
fish
Which words begin with /l/?
2️⃣ HEART WORDS
Look and Say
I like
Practice:
I like...
Let your child finish the sentence.
3️⃣ THE MINI STORY
π¦ The Little Lion
I see a lion.
The lion is little.
I like the lion.
4️⃣ QUESTIONS
1. What animal is in the story?
a. a lion
b. a fish
c. a pig
2. What sound does l make?
/llll/
π¬ TALK IT OVER
Ask:
What do you like?
Then listen for words that begin with /l/.
π€ LESSON 16: MEET THE LETTER N
π― Today's Learning Goal
I can recognize the letter n and say /nnnn/.
Today's Sound
n
n says /nnnn/
Like:
π nose
π night
π₯ nut
1️⃣ WARM-UP WORDS
Listen for /n/.
nose
night
nut
sun
fish
Which words begin with /n/?
2️⃣ HEART WORDS
Look and Say
the my
Practice:
my nose
3️⃣ THE MINI STORY
π My Nose
I have a nose.
My nose can smell.
My nose is small.
4️⃣ QUESTIONS
1. What can a nose do?
a. smell
b. fly
c. jump
2. What sound does n make?
/nnnn/
π¬ TALK IT OVER
Ask:
Can you touch your nose?
Then:
What other words begin with /n/?
π€ LESSON 17: MEET THE LETTER R
π― Today's Learning Goal
I can recognize the letter r and say /rrrr/.
Today's Sound
r
r says /rrrr/
Like:
π rabbit
π rainbow
π€ robot
1️⃣ WARM-UP WORDS
Listen for /r/.
rabbit
rainbow
robot
moon
sun
Which words begin with /r/?
2️⃣ HEART WORDS
Look and Say
I see
Practice:
I see...
3️⃣ THE MINI STORY
π° The Rabbit
I see a rabbit.
The rabbit can run.
The rabbit is fast.
4️⃣ QUESTIONS
1. What animal is in the story?
a. a rabbit
b. a lion
c. a fish
2. What can the rabbit do?
a. run
b. fly
c. swim
π¬ TALK IT OVER
Ask:
What sound do you hear first in rabbit?
/rrrr/
Can you make a growling /rrrr/ sound?
π€ LESSON 18: MEET THE LETTER V
π― Today's Learning Goal
I can recognize the letter v and say /vvvv/.
Today's Sound
v
v says /vvvv/
Like:
π van
π volcano
π» violin
Parent Tip
Have your child gently place their fingers on their throat.
Say:
/vvvv/
Ask:
"Do you feel a little vibration?"
1️⃣ WARM-UP WORDS
Listen for /v/.
van
violin
volcano
sun
moon
Which words begin with /v/?
2️⃣ HEART WORDS
Look and Say
a I
Practice:
I see a...
3️⃣ THE MINI STORY
π The Van
I see a van.
The van is big.
The van can go.
4️⃣ QUESTIONS
1. What does the child see?
a. a van
b. a cat
c. a frog
2. What sound does v make?
/vvvv/
π¬ TALK IT OVER
Ask:
Can you feel the vibration when you say /vvvv/?
Then compare:
/ffff/ and /vvvv/
Which one makes your throat buzz?
π€ LESSON 19: MEET THE LETTER Z
π― Today's Learning Goal
I can recognize the letter z and say /zzzz/.
Today's Sound
z
z says /zzzz/
Like:
π buzz
π¦ zebra
π§ zip
1️⃣ WARM-UP WORDS
Listen for /z/.
zebra
zip
zoo
sun
moon
Which words begin with /z/?
2️⃣ HEART WORDS
Look and Say
the a
Practice:
the zoo
3️⃣ THE MINI STORY
π¦ At the Zoo
I see a zebra.
The zebra is big.
I see the zebra.
4️⃣ QUESTIONS
1. What animal is in the story?
a. a zebra
b. a pig
c. a cat
2. What sound does z make?
/zzzz/
π¬ TALK IT OVER
Ask:
Can you buzz like a bee?
zzzzzzzz!
Then:
What other word begins with /z/?
⭐ LESSON 20: SOUND REVIEW
π― Today's Learning Goal
I can recognize and say the sounds I have learned.
Today's Sounds
m • a • s • f • l • n • r • v • z
Parent points randomly to each letter.
Ask your child to say the sound.
Try Again!
m → /mmmm/
a → /a/
s → /ssss/
f → /ffff/
l → /llll/
n → /nnnn/
r → /rrrr/
v → /vvvv/
z → /zzzz/
1️⃣ WARM-UP WORDS
Sound Detective!
What sound do you hear first?
moon → /m/
sun → /s/
fish → /f/
lion → /l/
nose → /n/
rabbit → /r/
van → /v/
zebra → /z/
ant → /a/
2️⃣ HEART WORDS
Review
I a the my see
Parent reads the words.
Ask your child to:
Point to I
Point to the
Point to my
Point to see
Point to a
3️⃣ THE MINI STORY
πππ¦ A Day of Animals
I see the sun.
I see a fish.
I see a lion.
My day is fun!
4️⃣ QUESTIONS
1. What is in the sky?
a. the sun
b. the lion
c. the fish
2. What animals are in the story?
a. a fish and a lion
b. a dog and a cat
c. a pig and a rabbit
π¬ TALK IT OVER
Ask:
Which letter makes the /mmmm/ sound?
Which letter makes the /ssss/ sound?
Which letter makes the /ffff/ sound?
Then finish with a celebration:
"Look how many sounds you know! Letters are symbols that help us see the sounds in words. Soon, you will start putting these sounds together to read words!"
⭐ LESSONS 11–20 CHECKPOINT
Your child is learning to:
☐ Recognize m
☐ Recognize a
☐ Recognize s
☐ Recognize f
☐ Recognize l
☐ Recognize n
☐ Recognize r
☐ Recognize v
☐ Recognize z
☐ Connect letters with their sounds
π CELEBRATE PROGRESS!
Remember: there is no need to rush.
If your child needs to repeat a lesson, repeat it.
If your child is having fun and wants to continue, continue.
The goal is not to finish the curriculum as quickly as possible.
The goal is to build confident, joyful readers who understand that letters represent sounds—and that they have the power to unlock words and stories.
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