K Kite (Kite Song)

Achievement Objective: we are learning the letter name and sound of the letter k

Read the song lyrics - ask children a variety of questions.

Re-read the song lyrics and ask children to join in.

Recognise and use a variety of punctuation when reading. " " ! ? . ,

Talk about interesting/challenging words and discuss what they mean.

Bliss

Wondrous

Look at print and conventions (bold, italics).

Word study - phonic knowledge, compound words, rhyming words;

Rhyming words - bright, flight, sight, sunlight, tight, might

Compound word - sunlight

Diagraph "ss" - kiss, bliss

Sing and read along to the k Kite Love to Sing YouTube Song

Activities

Print out the song PDF and highlight all letter 'k 's in the text - count how many you have highlighted!

Draw 3 objects starting with the letter k

Design your own kite - think about shape, size, colour, patterns.

Creative writing - My New Kite, My Kites Adventure

Create a rhythm pattern with the rhyming words e.g. use words "bright, flight, sight, sunlight, tight, might" and use body percussion (clapping, clicking, tapping, stamping, slapping thighs).