Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
📚 Welcome, readers! In this phonics lesson, we’re learning to hear and identify the long A sound (ā). We’ll listen to pairs of words, stretch out the sounds, and decide which word has the long vowel sound—just like in acorn and play!
This lesson helps young readers:
🎧 Tell the difference between short a (/a/) and long a (/ā/)
🧩 Practice breaking apart (segmenting) words
💡 Build stronger listening and decoding skills
📖 Become more confident readers
By the end of the video, students will know how to slow down, stretch out the sounds, and listen for the vowel that says its name — aaaaaay!
Ready to try it yourself? Keep practicing long a words on IXL with interactive questions that adapt to your level: ixl.com/ela/kindergarten/find-the-long-a-word?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=YT-Tutorials
00:00 Introduction to the Long A Sound
00:15 Short A vs. Long A: What’s the Difference?
00:55 Listening Practice: Map vs. Mail
01:27 Listening Practice: Cake vs. Cat
02:00 Listening Practice: Bag, Bat, Bake
02:45 Summary
📚 Welcome, readers! In this phonics lesson, we’re learning to hear and identify the long A sound (ā). We’ll listen to pairs of words, stretch out the sounds, and decide which word has the long vowel sound—just like in acorn and play!
This lesson helps young readers:
🎧 Tell the difference between short a (/a/) and long a (/ā/)
🧩 Practice breaking apart (segmenting) words
💡 Build stronger listening and decoding skills
📖 Become more confident readers
By the end of the video, students will know how to slow down, stretch out the sounds, and listen for the vowel that says its name — aaaaaay!
Ready to try it yourself? Keep practicing long a words on IXL with interactive questions that adapt to your level: ixl.com/ela/kindergarten/find-the-long-a-word?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=YT-Tutorials
00:00 Introduction to the Long A Sound
00:15 Short A vs. Long A: What’s the Difference?
00:55 Listening Practice: Map vs. Mail
01:27 Listening Practice: Cake vs. Cat
02:00 Listening Practice: Bag, Bat, Bake
02:45 Summary
