Sound Safari

Sound hunts develop phonemic awareness through active learning.

• Framework: EYFS
• Unit: EYFS Jungles
• Learning area: Phonics
• Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception

Objectives

• Listen for target sounds
• Find objects with sounds
• Segment words into sounds

Materials

• Sound of the day cards
• Collection baskets
• Word lists

Instructions

Today's sound is /s/. Find things in our jungle that start with /s/: snake, sun, stick!

Educator tip

Accept reasonable guesses. Focus on the sound heard.

Assessment

Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Observe sound recognition in word beginnings.

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• Segmenting Snakes
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• Jungle Climate Calendar
• Endangered Species Mapping
• Jungle Teamwork
• Animal Emotion Match