ALASKA ACADEMY: LEARNING WITH SYLLABLES AND LETTERS

The syllables Ang, Ăng, and Âng can be challenging for first-grade students to read and remember. However, teacher Nguyễn Thị Hường has implemented creative strategies to help her students master these syllables while expanding their vocabulary.

In the Vietnamese lesson for class 1A5, the students begin with an engaging warm-up game called “Quick as Lightning.” They then enthusiastically assist their friend Mèo in catching mischievous mice, and eagerly participate in “Fishing” and explore the “Mysterious Box” filled with excitement.

After successfully completing each activity, the students demonstrate a strong understanding of the similarities and differences between the three syllables, Ang, Ăng, and Âng. They can blend the syllables, quickly identify them in poems, and create sentences using the newly learned words.

The Vietnamese lessons at Alaska Academy for first-graders have evolved beyond traditional syllable learning. By integrating speaking skills based on themes and observation skills, the lessons are now filled with vibrant colors and sparkling joy, captivating the students and making their learning experience more engaging and impactful.