OUCH! Digraph OU Sound Lesson | Phonics for Kids (Vowel Teams & Diphthongs)

#phonics #trending WELCOME! Get ready to master the amazing vowel team OU! This important phonics lesson is perfect for Kindergarten, 1st Grade students, and early readers who are transitioning to complex vowel patterns. We explore the primary sound of OU, which is the "/ow/" sound (like when you say OUCH! or CLOUDS). We also briefly cover its second, less common sound (/oo/ as in soup). Mastering vowel teams and diphthongs like 'OU' is a critical step in becoming a fluent reader! This fun educational video uses clear examples and repetition to help children confidently decode words where vowels work together. 💡 What You Will Learn in this Lesson: The Primary OU Sound: Learn the main "/ow/" sound (Diphthong) that 'OU' makes, practicing words like out, house, and cloud. Vowel Team Rule: Understand how the letters O and U team up to create a single complex sound. Vocabulary Building: Introduce and practice reading common OU words through clear visual examples and engaging repetition. Blending & Reading: See how the /ow/ sound is blended with consonants to read multi-syllabic words like outside. Interactive Fun: Quick, fun exercises to help your child distinguish the different sounds of the 'OU' digraph in various words. 📚 Boost Early Literacy This lesson is essential for strengthening phonemic awareness and decoding skills, preparing children for more challenging texts. It's an excellent resource for homeschooling curriculum support and classroom phonics instruction. Don't Miss Out! If your child loved conquering the tricky 'OU' sounds, make sure to SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell icon! Check out our dedicated Vowel Teams & Digraphs Playlist to learn AU, EW, OI, and many more! #Tags (Maximize Reach) #DigraphOU #OUSound #VowelTeam #Diphthong #PhonicsForKids #KindergartenPhonics #FirstGradePhonics #EarlyReading #OUWords #PhonicsLesson #HomeschoolPhonics #LiteracySkills #BlendingSounds #Segmenting #OUCH #CLOUD #HOUSE #SOUP #LearningToRead #ReadingSkills #VowelSound