Initial /S/ Words and Sentences

The /s/ sound is everywhere!

Below are 12 words that begin with the /s/ sound.

Most start with the letter S, but there is one that starts with a C.

Can you find it?

Did you name all 12 pictures?

Now use those words in a sentence.

Bonus points if you use two or more!

Here is a list of the words:

sandwich
socks
sink
salsa
sandles
soccerball
sunglasses
sunscreen
cereal
soda
sailboat
soap

The /S/ Sound and Math

We don’t use use the /s/ sound when learning about words.

It’s important to speak clearly during every subject.

Let’s practice the /s/ sound in the numbers six (6) and seven (7) by counting the objects below.

How many books are there?

How many fireflies do you see?

Count the popcorn kernels. How many are there?

There are ______ apples in the basket.

I see ______ ice cubes in the lemonade.

We have _____ scoops of ice cream.

How many seeds are in the slice of watermelon?

Excellent!

Can you count six or seven of something at home? (pencils, crackers, socks?)

Literacy

Earlier this week we read the story “The Race for Fun”.

Let’s reread it, this time to practice the /s/ sound.

Read it carefully, You’ll find the /s/ in all positions of words (beginning, middle, and end)

Download and print Mini Rhyming Books for more word family practice here. Also available on Teachers Pay Teachers here.

"The Race for Fun"

The sun came up, the day was new,
A race began — not one, but two!
A girl of six began to run,
Right beside her, a smiling nun.

They dashed through grass, they dashed for fun,
Each holding tight a water gun!
They sprayed and giggled on the run,
And cooled off in the morning sun.

The nun sat down and said, “I’m done,”
Then took a bite of a gooey bun.
The girl sat too, her race was won—
What a silly day of fun!