8.2K views · 47 reactions | Today we kicked off TKS BOOTCAMP: Vowel Bootcamp! They did an amazing job with the CVC-E pattern on day 1! (Prior to this we sang the Vowel Bat song on YouTube and discussed the five vowels!). We plan to share a video of each day of Vowel Bootcamp this week! https://thekindergartensmorgasboardstore.com/products/vowel-bootcamp-a-short-and-long-vowel-creation?variant=33784620549 | Kindergarten Smorgasboard | Facebook

The short vowel “a” and the long vowel “ai” are both sounds made by the letter “a,” but they sound different. 1. Short vowel “a”: • The sound is short and sharp, as in words like: • cat • bat • map • hat • It is pronounced like the “a” in “apple” or “man.” 2. Long vowel “ai”: • The sound is longer and is usually pronounced like the letter “a,” as in words like: • rain • train • bait • mail • It is pronounced like the “a” in “cake” or “make.” In short, the difference lies in the length and sound:

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