Let’s Discover the 'ai' Sound!

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Let’s Discover the 'ai' Sound!

What do you already know about the 'ai' sound?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to recognise, read, and use the 'ai' phoneme confidently.

What Does 'ai' Sound Like?

Listen and repeat: 'ai' makes the /ai/ sound, like in 'rain'.

Examples of Words with 'ai'

Words like 'train', 'snail', and 'paint' have the 'ai' sound in the middle.

Spot the 'ai'!

Can you find the 'ai' sound in these words: 'brain', 'wait', 'maid'? Say them out loud.

Let’s Practise Reading

Read the following words: rain, chain, laid, paint. Try sounding out each letter.

Write Your Own 'ai' Words

Can you think of three more words with 'ai'? Write them down and share with your group.

Well Done!

You can now recognise and use the 'ai' phoneme. Keep practising by reading and writing new 'ai' words every day!

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