Here are some ideas for teachers to teach the short vowel sounds:
Use Motions to Teach Short Vowel Sounds:
Use the same motions for the short vowels:
/a/ is finger under the nose getting ready to sneeze=aachoo,
/e/ is making a muscle for exercise,
/i/ is scratching for itchy itch,
/o/ is making a circle around the mouth with pointer finger while saying the sound,
/u/ is pushing up with hands while saying the sound
Farmer in the Dell with Short Vowels:
Tune is “Farmer in the Dell”
The short a is in lamb
The short a is in lamb
/a/ /a/ /a/ /a/ /a/ /a/
The short a is in lamb
The short e is in hen….
The short i is in pig…
The short o is in fox…
The short u is in tug…
Vowel Song:
Here is a video that you can show your class that teaches both long and short vowel sounds.
Mrs Jones provides us a great variation on the tune Frere Jacques:
Where is short A? Where is short A?
Here I am! Here I am!
I am in the Hat Rack, cracker jack and fat cats,
a-a-a a-a-a
Visit Mrs. Jones site for the rest of the song!
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