This is a Turkish beginning sound game, not English phonics. Your child only needs to know the spoken Turkish words masa (table), balık (fish) and kedi (cat).
How to play
- Say the /m/ sound briefly, without adding a vowel or saying the letter name. Read masa, balık and kedi aloud in Turkish.
- Ask your child to listen to the first sound of each word, then choose the word that starts with /m/ on the screen.
You will need
- No materials needed; the Turkish words and choices are on the screen.
Listen as an adult says these Turkish words: masa, balık, kedi. Which word begins with the /m/ sound?
Well done! That is right. Masa begins with the /m/ sound: /m/asa.
Not quite yet. Listen to the very first sound in each Turkish word. Say /m/ briefly, then listen again.
Answer and explanation
Masa begins with the /m/ sound: /m/asa.
Make it easier
Say each Turkish word slowly and repeat just its first sound before your child chooses.
Make it more challenging
After the choice, say the three words again and ask your child to name the first sound of each one.
Keep the game relaxed. Pause if your child becomes tired or frustrated.