Lesson 14: Long A vowel teams 'ai' and 'ay'' | Phono-Fi | TVO Learn

Phono-Fi: Long A Vowel Teams! Lesson 14 Hey, superstar learners! Today, we’re diving into some exciting new spelling rules for the long A sound! This episode that introduces the letter combinations or digraphs referred to as long A vowel teams, 'ai' and 'ay'. This episode explains that there are two other ways to create a long A vowel sound that don't follow the typical open syllable or 'magic' e structures. This teaching component practices all the ways to create long A vowel sounds with a focus on combinations 'ai' and 'ay' sounds alone, and within whole words like 'grain', 'paid', 'sail' 'play', and 'stray'. Listen & Learn: Hear the /ā/ sound in words like rain and play Spell it out: We’ll learn how AI appears in the middle of words & AY at the end! Practice & Play: Reading & writing new words with our long A friends! 0:01 Introduction 0:16 Listen to These Words 0:19 Identifying the Vowel Sound 0:22 Examples of Long "A" Sound 0:35 Correct! Long "A" Sound 0:38 Sound of "Ay" 0:42 Practice Saying "Ay" 0:49 Two Ways to Spell "Ay" 0:53 Spelling "Ay" with "A" 0:57 Spelling "Ay" with "A-Magic-E" 1:02 Learning Two More Ways 1:07 Spelling "Ay" with "A-I" 1:14 Spelling "Ay" with "A-Y" 1:20 Four Ways to Spell "Ay" 1:25 Recap of Four Ways 1:46 Reading and Writing "Ay" with "A-I" 1:52 A-I Says "Ay" 1:58 Practice Saying "A-I Says Ay" 2:06 Writing "Ay" with "A-I" 2:11 Lowercase Letters 2:21 Spelling "Ay" with "A-I" 2:34 Reading a Word with "A-I" 2:40 Reading "Rain" 2:54 Writing Words with "A-I" 3:00 Sentence Practice 3:03 Writing "Sail" 3:20 Spelling "Sail" 3:27 S-A-I-L Spells "Sail" 3:33 Moving On to "A-Y" 3:40 Spelling "Ay" with "A-Y" 3:47 "Ay" Sound at the End of a Word 3:52 A-Y Says "Ay" 3:57 Practice Saying "A-Y Says Ay" 4:06 Writing "Ay" with "A-Y" 4:15 Writing "AY" 4:21 Spelling "Ay" with "A-Y" 4:33 Reading a Word with "A-Y" 4:41 Reading "Stray" 4:56 Writing Words with "A-Y" 5:02 Sentence Practice 5:05 Writing "Play" 5:21 Spelling "Play" 5:28 P-L-A-Y Spells "Play" 5:41 Recap of "Ay" Spellings 5:46 See You Next Time About Phono-Fi Phono-Fi: The Ultimate Phonics Adventure! Welcome to Phono-Fi, where phonics learning is fun and engaging! This exciting series is designed for Grade 1 students to help them master letter sounds, spelling patterns, and reading fluency - all through interactive lessons, brain-boosting warm-ups, and engaging activities. Each episode dives into a new phonics concept, from letter sounds and blends to tricky spelling rules and long vowels. With a friendly and energetic host to guide the way, kids will say, read, and write their way to phonics success! What to expect in every episode: Brain warm-ups - get those reading muscles ready! Interactive learning - Say it, read it, write it! Engaging Activities - Practice with words, sounds, and spelling patterns! Phonics Made Fun! - A playful approach to boost literacy confidence. Perfect for teachers, parents, and young learners, Phono-Fi makes phonics exciting and effective! The Things You Ought to Know is a fast-paced, fun series that dives into everything you need to know in today’s world—from life hacks to health tips, emerging trends to essential skills. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7tQ4lpUPjnHokqfP5vLS7d The Process equips learners with essential skills through clear, concise episodes that break down various processes, from project management to entrepreneurial strategies, empowering them with the tools they need to succeed. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh4sBKFVyuv5ZA3Y1F-IOBuS Phono-Fi: The Ultimate Phonics Adventure makes learning letter sounds and spelling patterns fun and engaging for Grade 1 students! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7ahg4Jf8gzQHY-INWCCSHR Paving The Path spotlights the unsung heroes of skilled trades, revealing their passion and expertise through intimate mini-documentaries. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7M0_JEonFvNlRsIA0SRlIV Grammafied is a fun, engaging educational video series designed to help young learners understand the importance of punctuation, conjunctions, contractions and sentence structure in a lighthearted and memorable way https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7xH9yQQkZ573F6puQUU_dP Follow TVO Learn Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/tvolearn/ Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/TVOLearn Website ➤ https://tvolearn.com/ Subscribe to TVO Learn https://www.youtube.com/@tvolearn?sub_confirmation=1 About TVO Learn TVO Learn makes learning accessible, engaging, and effective for students, educators, and families across Ontario and around the world. TVO Learn is a trusted educational resource supporting learning from Kindergarten to Grade 12 that aligns with the Ontario curriculum. Whether at home or in the classroom, we help learners thrive. Explore free learning activities and curated content from TVOkids, TVO Today and more at https://TVOLearn.com #Phonics #Phono-Fi #TVOLearn