ESL Phonics Lessons: Short u #3 (Numbers Game!)

Welcome to our ESL Phonics lesson featuring the Short “u” Numbers Game! This interactive and engaging lesson is designed to help ESL students master the short vowel “u” sound while practicing their number recognition and counting skills. By integrating phonics with numerical concepts, students will improve their pronunciation of the short “u” sound and reinforce their understanding of numbers in a fun and dynamic way.

ESL Phonics: Lesson Objectives

• Master the Short Vowel “u” Sound: Help students accurately recognize and pronounce the short vowel “u” in various words.
• Reinforce Number Recognition: Enhance students’ number recognition and counting skills through engaging activities.
• Combine Phonics and Math Skills: Integrate phonics practice with mathematical concepts to create a comprehensive learning experience.

ESL Phonics: Lesson Activities

Introduction to the Short Vowel “u” Sound

Begin the lesson by reviewing the short vowel “u” sound. Use visual aids such as flashcards and charts to display words with the short “u” sound, including “cup,” “bus,” “mud,” and “sun.” Explain the pronunciation and mouth position required to produce the short “u” sound effectively.

Short “u” Numbers Game

Introduce the Short “u” Numbers Game, an interactive activity that combines phonics practice with number recognition. In this game, students match short “u” words with corresponding numbers.

Mastering the short vowel “u” sound is an essential step in learning English phonics for ESL students, and this is a very simple yet fun game for reinforcing the short “u” sound. Explore the resources ESL Phonics section at Stickyball.net to find more worksheets, games, and more to support your phonics teaching journey. This ESL phonics lesson is available for free download, and you can download many more lesson like this in our textbook Phonics Monster: Short Vowels.