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Encourage children to practice "air writing" with their "wobbling" finger before they pick up a pencil. You can also use printable 'j' worksheets for guided practice. 4. Blending and Segmenting
"Start at the top. Go down the body, then curve up and dot the head."
Sung to a catchy tune, the lyrics often include: "Jelly and jam, jelly and jam, jiggling on the plate. Oh, what will I eat with it? J, j, j, j, j" . 2. Letter Formation: Writing the "j"
One of the biggest hurdles for early readers is distinguishing between the soft "j" and the hard "g." Use the action to help: if it wobbles like jelly, it’s a j . If it is hard like a gate, it’s a g .
Say words aloud. Children do the if they hear /j/ at the beginning of the word.
Imagine a birthday party with a big, bright bowl of jelly. When the jelly is brought to the table, it wobbles all over the place! 2. The Jolly Song