Introduce the sound using the nursery rhyme: Jack and Jill went up the hill, to fetch a pail of water, Jack fell, and broke his crown, and Jill came tumbling after. What will learners know by the end?

In this nursery rhyme, Jack and Jill go up a hill to fetch water, but end up falling and getting hurt. By the end of this introduction, learners will know that the sound being introduced is likely related to falling or tumbling.

Nursery Rhyme Introduction to the Sound

Rhyme: Jack and Jill went up the hill, to fetch a pail of water, Jack fell, and broke his crown, and Jill came tumbling after.

Sound Focus: /j/

What Learners Will Know by the End:

- The /j/ sound is made by putting your tongue against the roof of your mouth and blowing air out.
- The /j/ sound is represented by the letter "j."
- Words that start with the /j/ sound include:
- Jack
- Jill
- Jump
- Jam
- Juice
- The /j/ sound can also be found in the middle and at the end of words, such as:
- Jacket
- Jelly
- Juice