My 'h' Sound Box (Jane Belk Moncure's Sound Box Books)
Jane Belk Moncure'S Sound Box Books Series
What’s inside...
A little boy fills his sound box with many words beginning with the letter 'h.' His adventure includes encounters with a hen, a horse, a hog, and a helicopter. The book includes rebus icons for word recognition, a word list for review, activities for further learning, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
29 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Little H
Discussion points
What are some words you can think of that start with the letter 'h'?
How did the character find objects that start with the letter 'h'?
Can you think of a story where you would use many words that start with 'h'?
What was your favorite 'h' word in the book and why?
How can we use the letter 'h' to help us speak and write better?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to look around their environment for items that start with 'h' and discuss their uses.
Ask your child to draw or list out 'h' words, helping them connect the letter with their day-to-day life.
Create a playful challenge to come up with a silly story using as many 'h' words as possible.
After reading, discuss the importance of the letter 'h' in forming words and its sound in spoken language.
Help your child relate the objects in the story with real-life objects they are familiar with, further enhancing their understanding and retention of the letter 'h'.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Phonemic Awareness
Explanation: The book uses a story to help children recognize and understand the sound of the letter 'h'. This enhances their ability to identify individual sounds in words, a fundamental skill in phonics.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this knowledge when they start reading and writing, helping them decode words more efficiently and boosting their reading confidence.
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Expansion
Explanation: Through various objects and actions starting with 'h', such as hats, hens, and hopping, the book introduces new words to young readers.
Real-World Application: This broadens their vocabulary, allowing them to express themselves more clearly and understand more of what they read and hear in daily conversations.
Example Lesson: Inquisitiveness
Explanation: As children follow the narrative searching for words that start with 'h', it encourages curiosity and exploration about language and sounds.
Real-World Application: This curiosity can translate to other areas of learning, pushing them to ask questions and explore different subjects in their environment.