Counting Sounds in Words

The video tutorial teaches children how to count sounds in words using rhythm sticks and 'Fred fingers'. It includes practice exercises with words like 'pot', 'matt', and 'kind', and an interactive game where children count sounds in shopping items to add them to a basket. The lesson emphasizes listening skills and phonics, helping children become better at segmenting words and spelling.

What tool does the teacher use to count sounds in words?

• Clapping hands

• Drumsticks

• Rhythm sticks

• Pencils

How many sounds are in the word 'pot'?

• Two

• Five

• Three

• Four

How many sounds are in the word 'matt'?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

How many sounds are in the word 'kind'?

• Four

• Three

• Five

• Two

How many sounds are in the word 'sweet'?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What method is introduced for reading words?

• Silent reading

• Clap method

• Fred fingers

• Sound sticks

How many sounds are in the word 'hand'?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

How many sounds are in the word 'think'?

• Two

• Five

• Three

• Four

How many sounds are in the word 'pink'?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• Five

How many sounds are in the word 'chimp'?

• Four

• Two

• Three

• Five