Lesson Plan: Introduction to Reading for a 4-Year-Old with Short Attention Span

Objective: By the end of the lesson, the child will be able to recognize and read a few sight words and CVC words.

Materials: - Flashcards with sight words (e.g., “the,” “and,” “is,” “it,” etc.) - Flashcards with CVC words (e.g., “cat,” “dog,” “sun,” “hat,” etc.) - Whiteboard or large paper - Markers or crayons - Timer or stopwatch - Stickers or small rewards

Warm-up Activity (5 minutes): 1. Start with a short physical activity to engage the child’s attention and energy. You can do jumping jacks, stretching exercises, or a simple dance routine together.

Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Sit down with the child and explain that today, you will be learning some new words and practicing reading. 2. Show the child the flashcards with sight words and explain that these are words they will see often in books. 3. Show the child the flashcards with CVC words and explain that these are words made up of three letters that they can sound out and read.

Main Activity - Sight Words (10 minutes): 1. Show the child a flashcard with a sight word and say the word out loud. 2. Ask the child to repeat the word after you. 3. Repeat this process with a few more sight words, gradually increasing the difficulty. 4. Use the whiteboard or large paper to write down the sight words as you introduce them, emphasizing the letters and sounds. 5. Encourage the child to trace the letters of the sight words on the whiteboard or paper using markers or crayons.

Transition Activity (5 minutes): 1. Set a timer or stopwatch for a short period (e.g., 2 minutes). 2. Engage the child in a fun activity that requires focus, such as a simple puzzle or building blocks. 3. Encourage the child to complete the activity before the timer goes off.

Main Activity - CVC Words (10 minutes): 1. Show the child a flashcard with a CVC word and say the word out loud. 2. Ask the child to repeat the word after you. 3. Break down the word into individual sounds and ask the child to repeat each sound. 4. Blend the sounds together and ask the child to say the word again. 5. Repeat this process with a few more CVC words, gradually increasing the difficulty. 6. Use the whiteboard or large paper to write down the CVC words as you introduce them, emphasizing the letters and sounds. 7. Encourage the child to trace the letters of the CVC words on the whiteboard or paper using markers or crayons.

Wrap-up Activity (5 minutes): 1. Review the sight words and CVC words learned during the lesson. 2. Play a simple game where you show the child a flashcard and they have to say the word as quickly as possible. 3. Reward the child with stickers or small rewards for correctly identifying the words.

Conclusion: 1. Recap the lesson and praise the child for their efforts and progress. 2. Encourage the child to practice reading the sight words and CVC words regularly. 3. Remind the child that learning to read takes time and practice, and that they are doing a great job.