Moose starts with the letter m. Moose starts with the sound mmm. What other words start with the mmm sound? For example, mitten, mother, milk, etc.
This simple activity is fundamentally important. The skill of figuring out and using sound bits is called phonological awareness. Children’s ability in this area is so critical that it is used as a predictor of reading success and education achievment. The best time to work on this skill is prekindergarten. Make this a game, short and fun. Here are some variations. Who gets to do 3 jumping jacks by thinking of a word that starts like mmmoose? Do moon and mitten start with the same sound? Yes, and you get to touch your toes 2 times. How about moose and bunny? You got the no so you get to hop like one. No, not hop like a moose, hop like a bunny. Hop all the way to the moon. Hey, did you notice that starts with mmm, too? Riding on the bus, requires a different approach, but this activity can be done almost anywhere and anytime. Even just a few little rounds will help develop your child’s ability in this area. Let your moose loose with sounds and fun.