Phonics Lesson 3 – Letters A, B, C (Free ESL PPTX) | Warm-Up, Vocabulary & Story
Free ESL phonics lesson for teaching letters A, B, and C. Includes animated warm-up, picture–word reading, sorting game, short story “The Cookie Problem,” and a fun Simon Says activity. Teach the letters A, B, and C with this free ESL phonics PPTX, designed for quick, classroom-ready use. Perfect for Pre-A1 and young learners, this lesson focuses on the sounds /æ/, /b/, /k/ with simple vocabulary, clear visuals, and engaging activities. The free version includes the full core lesson: picture + word reading, word-only decoding, a simple sorting task, a short phonics story, and a fun movement game to keep students active. Perfect for: • ESL / EFL / ELL teachers • Kindergarten, Grade 1–2 • 20–35 minute phonics lessons • Review before introducing blending or CVC reading What’s included in this FREE PPTX • Warm-up picture grid – A/B/C vocabulary with whisper / normal / loud voice game • Letter & word reading practice – Students read with pictures first, then words alone • Sorting game – Learners decide if each word starts with A, B, or C • Short phonics story: “The Cookie Problem” – Simple text with clear A/B/C vocabulary • Movement game – Simon Says – Angry (A), Big (B), Cookie (C) actions to boost energy • Teacher notes included – Quick tips to guide each stage Skills covered • Beginning sounds (A/B/C) • Vocabulary recognition • Early decoding (word-only reading) • Listening and following instructions • Basic story understanding Tech details • File type: PPTX (PowerPoint) • Level: Pre-A1 • Young learner-friendly visuals and layout This free version gives teachers a strong phonics foundation. For extra practice, animations, comprehension questions, listening tasks, and a video chant, check out the Premium version of this lesson.