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Laga Matra: First Part

ਲਗਾਂ ਮਾਤਰਾਂ: ਪਹਿਲਾ ਭਾਗ

16 lessons

This course is in active review. Lesson wording may still change.
1 What Is a Matra?
Learn

The child understands that a matra is a sign that changes the vowel sound connected to a letter.

Explanation

Main idea

ਮਾਤਰਾ ਅੱਖਰ ਨਾਲ ਜੁੜ ਕੇ ਉਸ ਦੀ ਸੁਰ-ਧੁਨੀ ਬਦਲਦੀ ਹੈ।

A matra joins a letter and changes its vowel sound.

Look at:

ਕ

Now add ਕੰਨਾ:

ਕਾ

The main letter is still ਕ, but the sound has changed.

Letter and matra

ਕ — main letter ਾ — matra ਕਾ — combined sound

Six patterns in this level

| Name | Sign | Example | | ------- | --------------: | ------: | | ਮੁਕਤਾ | no visible sign | ਕ | | ਕੰਨਾ | ਾ | ਕਾ | | ਸਿਹਾਰੀ | ਿ | ਕਿ | | ਬਿਹਾਰੀ | ੀ | ਕੀ | | ਔਂਕੜ | ੁ | ਕੁ | | ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ | ੂ | ਕੂ |

The child does not need to memorise the full table immediately.

Example

Main idea

Word

ਮਾਤਰਾ ਕੀ ਹੈ?

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to:

Script focus

ਮਾਤਰਾ ਕੀ ਹੈ?

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to:

ਕ
ਕਾ
ਕਿ
ਕੀ
ਕੁ
ਕੂ

Hear how the base letter stays connected to ਕ while the vowel sound changes.

Listening question

Did all six sounds remain exactly the same?

Correct: No

Speak

Repeat slowly:

ਕ — ਕਾ — ਕਿ — ਕੀ — ਕੁ — ਕੂ

Then repeat:

ਸ — ਸਾ — ਸਿ — ਸੀ — ਸੁ — ਸੂ

Key sentence

ਮਾਤਰਾ ਧੁਨੀ ਬਦਲਦੀ ਹੈ।

A matra changes the sound.

Read

Follow the highlighted combinations:

ਕ ਕਾ ਕਿ ਕੀ ਕੁ ਕੂ

At this stage, the app reads first and the child follows.

Write

Practise attaching signs to ਕ:

  • ਕ
  • ਕਾ
  • ਕਿ
  • ਕੀ
  • ਕੁ
  • ਕੂ

The child should copy the complete forms rather than drawing a sign in an arbitrary place.

Activity

Activity 1 — Find the main letter

In ਕੀ, what is the main letter?

Correct: ਕ

Activity 2 — Find the matra

In ਕਾ, which sign was added?

Correct: ਾ

Activity 3 — Same base letter

Select all forms built with ਕ:

  • ਕ
  • ਕਾ
  • ਕਿ
  • ਮਾ

Correct:

  • ਕ
  • ਕਾ
  • ਕਿ
More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Look at:

ਕ ਕਾ ਕੀ

Ask:

ਮੁੱਖ ਅੱਖਰ ਕਿਹੜਾ ਹੈ?

Correct:

ਕ

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child understands that a matra is a sign that changes the vowel sound connected to a letter.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise What Is a Matra? in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning What Is a Matra?. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child understands that a matra is a sign that changes the vowel sound connected to a letter.The child understands that a matra is a sign that changes the vowel sound connected to a letter.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਮਾਤਰਾਮਾਤਰਾ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਮਾਤਰਾ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Look at:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
2 Mukta
Learn

The child understands that ਮੁਕਤਾ has no visible matra sign and begins reading simple mukta combinations.

Explanation

Today’s pattern

ਮੁਕਤਾ

ਮੁਕਤਾ means that no visible vowel sign has been added.

Examples:

ਕ ਸ ਮ ਜ ਘ

When said alone for practice, a consonant normally carries a short natural vowel sound.

Important accuracy note

In complete Punjabi words, this short vowel may be very light or may not be heard clearly at the end of a word.

For example:

ਘਰ

We do not stretch it as:

ਘਰਾ

We read the word naturally:

ਘਰ
Example

Today’s pattern

Word

ਮੁਕਤਾ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to isolated sound units:

Script focus

ਮੁਕਤਾ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to isolated sound units:

  • ਕ
  • ਸ
  • ਮ
  • ਨ
  • ਰ

Now listen to words:

  • ਘਰ
  • ਜਲ
  • ਮਨ
  • ਕਰ
  • ਫਲ

Hear how the final consonant is not given an unnecessary long vowel.

Speak

Repeat:

ਕ, ਸ, ਮ, ਨ, ਰ

Repeat the words:

ਘਰ
ਜਲ
ਮਨ
ਕਰ
ਫਲ

Pronunciation reminder

Do not add a long “aa” after every final letter.

Read

Sound practice

ਕ ਖ ਗ ਚ ਜ ਟ ਤ ਦ ਪ ਬ ਮ ਰ

Two-letter words

  • ਘਰ
  • ਜਲ
  • ਮਨ
  • ਕਰ
  • ਫਲ
  • ਨਲ
  • ਬਸ
  • ਰਸ

Guided blending

ਘ + ਰ = ਘਰ ਜ + ਲ = ਜਲ ਮ + ਨ = ਮਨ

Write

Copy:

  • ਘਰ
  • ਜਲ
  • ਮਨ
  • ਫਲ

Build the words from letter tiles before writing.

Activity

Activity 1 — Blend

ਘ + ਰ

Correct: ਘਰ

Activity 2 — Match word and picture

  • ਘਰ — home
  • ਫਲ — fruit
  • ਨਲ — tap
  • ਬਸ — bus

Activity 3 — Find the word with no visible matra

  • ਘਰ
  • ਕਾ
  • ਕੀ

Correct:

ਘਰ

Activity 4 — Remove the extra sound

spoken model gives an incorrectly stretched form and a natural form.

The child chooses the natural pronunciation.

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Read three words:

  • ਘਰ
  • ਮਨ
  • ਫਲ

Say each naturally once.

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child understands that ਮੁਕਤਾ has no visible matra sign and begins reading simple mukta combinations.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Mukta in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Mukta. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child understands that ਮੁਕਤਾ has no visible matra sign and begins reading simple mukta combinations.The child understands that ਮੁਕਤਾ has no visible matra sign and begins reading simple mukta combinations.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਮੁਕਤਾਮੁਕਤਾ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਮੁਕਤਾ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Read three words:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
3 Kanna
Learn

The child recognises ਕੰਨਾ and reads the long ਆ sound after a consonant.

Explanation

Today’s matra

ਾ

Name

ਕੰਨਾ

Sound

ਆ

ਕੰਨਾ is written after the main letter.

Letter building

ਕ + ਾ = ਕਾ ਸ + ਾ = ਸਾ ਮ + ਾ = ਮਾ ਨ + ਾ = ਨਾ

Mouth guidance

The mouth opens naturally for the long ਆ sound.

Do not make it unnecessarily loud.

Example

Today’s matra

Word

ਕੰਨਾ — ਾ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen:

Script focus

ਕੰਨਾ — ਾ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen:

ਕ — ਕਾ
ਮ — ਮਾ
ਨ — ਨਾ
ਰ — ਰਾ

Hear the difference between the short natural sound and long ਆ.

Word examples

  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਾਲ
  • ਰਾਤ
  • ਸਾਲ
  • ਮਾਲ
  • ਤਾਰ
Speak

Repeat:

ਕਾ, ਸਾ, ਮਾ, ਨਾ, ਰਾ

Repeat:

  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਾਲ
  • ਰਾਤ
  • ਸਾਲ

Contrast

ਦਲ — ਦਾਲ

Listen to the difference in vowel length and meaning.

Read

Sound practice

ਕਾ ਖਾ ਗਾ ਚਾ ਜਾ ਟਾ ਤਾ ਦਾ ਪਾ ਬਾ ਮਾ ਰਾ

Words

  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਾਲ
  • ਰਾਤ
  • ਸਾਲ
  • ਮਾਲ
  • ਤਾਰ
  • ਕਾਲ
  • ਨਾਲ

Blending

ਨ + ਾ + ਮ = ਨਾਮ ਦ + ਾ + ਲ = ਦਾਲ ਰ + ਾ + ਤ = ਰਾਤ

Write

Practise:

ਕਾ ਮਾ ਨਾ ਰਾ

Copy:

  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਾਲ
  • ਰਾਤ
  • ਸਾਲ

Placement rule

ਕੰਨਾ is written to the right of the main letter.

Activity

Activity 1 — Add ਕੰਨਾ

ਕ + ਾ

Correct: ਕਾ

Activity 2 — Find ਕੰਨਾ

Which word contains ਕੰਨਾ?

  • ਘਰ
  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਕੁਲ

Correct:

ਨਾਮ

Activity 3 — Complete

ਨ + ਾ + ਮ

Correct: ਨਾਮ

Activity 4 — Match

  • ਦਾਲ — lentils
  • ਰਾਤ — night
  • ਸਾਲ — year
  • ਨਾਮ — name
More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Practise:

ਕ — ਕਾ
ਮ — ਮਾ
ਨ — ਨਾ

Read:

  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਾਲ
  • ਰਾਤ
Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child recognises ਕੰਨਾ and reads the long ਆ sound after a consonant.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Kanna in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Kanna. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child recognises ਕੰਨਾ and reads the long ਆ sound after a consonant.The child recognises ਕੰਨਾ and reads the long ਆ sound after a consonant.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਕੰਨਾਕੰਨਾ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਕੰਨਾ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Practise:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
4 Mukta and Kanna
Learn

The child distinguishes the short natural vowel pattern from the long ਆ pattern.

Explanation

Compare:

ਕ — ਕਾ ਦ — ਦਾ ਮ — ਮਾ ਨ — ਨਾ

Meaning-changing example

ਦਲ — group ਦਾਲ — lentils

A small sign can change:

  • The sound
  • The word
  • The meaning
Example

Compare:

Word

ਮੁਕਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਕੰਨਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਫ਼ਰਕ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to pairs:

Script focus

ਮੁਕਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਕੰਨਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਫ਼ਰਕ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to pairs:

  • ਕ — ਕਾ
  • ਮ — ਮਾ
  • ਦਲ — ਦਾਲ
  • ਨਲ — ਨਾਲ

The last pair demonstrates a change in word form and meaning.

Speak

Repeat the short form, then the long form:

ਕ — ਕਾ
ਦ — ਦਾ
ਮ — ਮਾ

Speak without turning every short sound into a long one.

Read

Sort:

ਮੁਕਤਾ

  • ਘਰ
  • ਜਲ
  • ਮਨ
  • ਫਲ

ਕੰਨਾ

  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਾਲ
  • ਰਾਤ
  • ਸਾਲ

Mixed reading

ਘਰ ਨਾਮ ਫਲ ਦਾਲ ਮਨ ਰਾਤ

Write

Write the pair:

  • ਕ / ਕਾ
  • ਦ / ਦਾ
  • ਮ / ਮਾ

Add ਕੰਨਾ only where required:

  • ਨ_ਮ
  • ਦ_ਲ
  • ਰ_ਤ

Correct:

  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਾਲ
  • ਰਾਤ
Activity

Activity 1 — Hear short or long

spoken model:

ਮਾ

Correct:

ਕੰਨਾ

Activity 2 — Choose the correct word

Picture of lentils:

  • ਦਲ
  • ਦਾਲ

Correct:

ਦਾਲ

Activity 3 — Sort the words

Place each under:

  • ਮੁਕਤਾ
  • ਕੰਨਾ
More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Use cards:

  • ਕ
  • ਕਾ
  • ਮ
  • ਮਾ

Parent says one sound.

The child selects the correct card.

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child distinguishes the short natural vowel pattern from the long ਆ pattern.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Mukta and Kanna in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Mukta and Kanna. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child distinguishes the short natural vowel pattern from the long ਆ pattern.The child distinguishes the short natural vowel pattern from the long ਆ pattern.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਮੁਕਤਾਮੁਕਤਾ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਮੁਕਤਾ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Use cards:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
5 Sihari
Learn

The child recognises ਸਿਹਾਰੀ and understands its unusual written position.

Explanation

Today’s matra

ਿ

Name

ਸਿਹਾਰੀ

Sound

A short ਇ sound.

Most important rule

ਸਿਹਾਰੀ ਲਿਖੀ ਅੱਖਰ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਬੋਲੀ ਅੱਖਰ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।

Sihari is written before the consonant but pronounced after it.

Letter building

ਕ + ਿ = ਕਿ

Although ਿ appears on the left side of ਕ, we read:

ਕਿ

not:

ਇਕ

More examples

ਸ + ਿ = ਸਿ ਮ + ਿ = ਮਿ ਦ + ਿ = ਦਿ

Example

Today’s matra

Word

ਸਿਹਾਰੀ — ਿ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen:

Script focus

ਸਿਹਾਰੀ — ਿ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen:

ਕਿ
ਸਿ
ਮਿ
ਦਿ

Listen to words:

  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਸਿਰ
  • ਮਿਲ
  • ਕਿਰਨ
  • ਪਿਤਾ
Speak

Repeat:

ਕਿ, ਸਿ, ਮਿ, ਦਿ

Repeat:

  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਸਿਰ
  • ਮਿਲ
  • ਕਿਰਨ

Keep the vowel short.

Read

Animated reading

The app highlights:

  1. Main consonant
  2. Sihari
  3. Combined spoken unit

Example:

ਕਿ

The eye sees ਿ before ਕ, but the voice says:

ਕਿ

Sound practice

ਕਿ ਖਿ ਗਿ ਚਿ ਜਿ ਤਿ ਦਿ ਨਿ ਪਿ ਮਿ ਰਿ ਲਿ

Words

  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਸਿਰ
  • ਮਿਲ
  • ਕਿਰਨ
  • ਪਿਤਾ
  • ਤਿਲ
Write

Practise:

ਕਿ ਸਿ ਮਿ ਦਿ

Placement animation

The child first chooses the main letter, then places ਸਿਹਾਰੀ in its correct visual position.

Copy:

  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਸਿਰ
  • ਮਿਲ
Activity

Activity 1 — Build ਕਿ

Drag ਿ to the correct position around ਕ.

Correct result:

ਕਿ

Activity 2 — Which is read “ਕਿ”?

  • ਕਿ
  • ਕੀ
  • ਕਾ

Correct:

ਕਿ

Activity 3 — Find ਸਿਹਾਰੀ

  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਦਾਲ
  • ਕੂਲ

Correct:

ਦਿਨ

Activity 4 — Picture match

  • ਸਿਰ — head
  • ਦਿਨ — day
  • ਤਿਲ — sesame seed
More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Write:

  • ਕਿ
  • ਸਿ
  • ਮਿ

Say each aloud.

Repeat:

ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਲਿਖੀ, ਬਾਅਦ ਵਿੱਚ ਬੋਲੀ।

Written before, spoken after.

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child recognises ਸਿਹਾਰੀ and understands its unusual written position.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Sihari in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Sihari. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child recognises ਸਿਹਾਰੀ and understands its unusual written position.The child recognises ਸਿਹਾਰੀ and understands its unusual written position.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਸਿਹਾਰੀਸਿਹਾਰੀ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਸਿਹਾਰੀ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Write:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
6 Sihari Placement
Learn

The child applies the ਸਿਹਾਰੀ placement rule consistently.

Explanation

Visual rule

The sign appears on the left:

ਕਿ

But it belongs to ਕ.

We do not separate it into another letter.

Reading steps

For ਦਿਨ:

  1. See ਦ with ਸਿਹਾਰੀ.
  2. Read ਦਿ.
  3. Add ਨ.
  4. Read ਦਿਨ.

Common mistakes

Incorrect:

  • Reading ਿ before the consonant
  • Writing it after the consonant
  • Treating it as a separate letter
  • Stretching it into ਬਿਹਾਰੀ
Example

Visual rule

Word

ਸਿਹਾਰੀ ਦੀ ਸਹੀ ਥਾਂ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to:

Script focus

ਸਿਹਾਰੀ ਦੀ ਸਹੀ ਥਾਂ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to:

  • ਕਿ
  • ਤਿ
  • ਪਿ
  • ਦਿ

Compare:

  • ਕਿ / ਕੀ
  • ਤਿ / ਤੀ
  • ਪਿ / ਪੀ

The first is short.

The second is long.

Speak

Repeat:

ਕਿ — ਕੀ
ਤਿ — ਤੀ
ਪਿ — ਪੀ

At this lesson, the long forms are previews.

Read

Build step by step:

ਦਿ + ਨ = ਦਿਨ ਮਿ + ਲ = ਮਿਲ ਸਿ + ਰ = ਸਿਰ ਤਿ + ਲ = ਤਿਲ

Read mixed words:

  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਮਨ
  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਮਿਲ
  • ਰਾਤ
  • ਸਿਰ
Write

Place ਸਿਹਾਰੀ correctly in:

  • ਕਿ
  • ਦਿ
  • ਮਿ
  • ਸਿ

Complete:

  • ਦ_ਨ
  • ਮ_ਲ
  • ਸ_ਰ

Correct:

  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਮਿਲ
  • ਸਿਰ
Activity

Activity 1 — Correct form

Which spelling correctly represents ਕਿ?

  • ਕਿ
  • ਕ ਿ
  • ਕੀ

Correct:

ਕਿ

Activity 2 — Repair the word

Move the misplaced ਸਿਹਾਰੀ into its correct position.

Activity 3 — Read from a new consonant

Examples:

  • ਖਿ
  • ਚਿ
  • ਨਿ
  • ਲਿ
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At home

Write one consonant:

ਕ

Ask the child to add ਸਿਹਾਰੀ.

Correct:

ਕਿ

Repeat with:

ਮ, ਸ, ਦ

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child applies the ਸਿਹਾਰੀ placement rule consistently.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Sihari Placement in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Sihari Placement. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child applies the ਸਿਹਾਰੀ placement rule consistently.The child applies the ਸਿਹਾਰੀ placement rule consistently.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਸਿਹਾਰੀਸਿਹਾਰੀ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਸਿਹਾਰੀ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Write one consonant:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
7 Bihari
Learn

The child recognises ਬਿਹਾਰੀ and reads the long ਈ sound.

Explanation

Today’s matra

ੀ

Name

ਬਿਹਾਰੀ

Sound

A long ਈ sound.

Placement

ਬਿਹਾਰੀ is written after the main consonant.

Letter building

ਕ + ੀ = ਕੀ ਸ + ੀ = ਸੀ ਮ + ੀ = ਮੀ ਨ + ੀ = ਨੀ

Contrast

ਕਿ — short ਕੀ — long

Example

Today’s matra

Word

ਬਿਹਾਰੀ — ੀ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen:

Script focus

ਬਿਹਾਰੀ — ੀ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen:

ਕਿ — ਕੀ
ਸਿ — ਸੀ
ਮਿ — ਮੀ
ਨਿ — ਨੀ

Listen to words:

  • ਕੀ
  • ਤੀਰ
  • ਖੀਰ
  • ਨੀਲ
  • ਜੀਪ
  • ਦੀਪ

Use age-appropriate images and clarify that some are loanwords.

Speak

Repeat:

ਕੀ
ਸੀ
ਮੀ
ਨੀ

Repeat the words:

  • ਤੀਰ
  • ਖੀਰ
  • ਨੀਲ
  • ਦੀਪ

Hold the vowel naturally longer than ਸਿਹਾਰੀ.

Read

Sound practice

ਕੀ ਖੀ ਗੀ ਚੀ ਜੀ ਤੀ ਦੀ ਨੀ ਪੀ ਮੀ ਰੀ ਲੀ

Words

  • ਕੀ
  • ਤੀਰ
  • ਖੀਰ
  • ਨੀਲ
  • ਦੀਪ
  • ਜੀਪ
  • ਸੀਤ
  • ਮੀਤ
Write

Practise:

ਕੀ ਸੀ ਮੀ ਨੀ

Copy:

  • ਤੀਰ
  • ਖੀਰ
  • ਨੀਲ
  • ਮੀਤ

Placement reminder

ਬਿਹਾਰੀ is written on the right side of the main letter.

Activity

Activity 1 — Build ਕੀ

ਕ + ੀ

Correct: ਕੀ

Activity 2 — Find ਬਿਹਾਰੀ

  • ਕੀ
  • ਕਿ
  • ਕੁ

Correct:

ਕੀ

Activity 3 — Match

  • ਤੀਰ — arrow
  • ਖੀਰ — rice pudding
  • ਨੀਲ — blue or indigo
  • ਮੀਤ — friend

Activity 4 — Short or long

spoken model:

ਕੀ

Correct:

Long

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At home

Practise:

ਕਿ — ਕੀ
ਸਿ — ਸੀ
ਮਿ — ਮੀ

Read:

  • ਤੀਰ
  • ਖੀਰ
  • ਮੀਤ
Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child recognises ਬਿਹਾਰੀ and reads the long ਈ sound.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Bihari in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Bihari. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child recognises ਬਿਹਾਰੀ and reads the long ਈ sound.The child recognises ਬਿਹਾਰੀ and reads the long ਈ sound.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਬਿਹਾਰੀਬਿਹਾਰੀ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਬਿਹਾਰੀ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Practise:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
8 Sihari and Bihari
Learn

The child distinguishes short ਇ and long ਈ sounds in speech, reading and writing.

Explanation

Sihari

ਿ

  • Short sound
  • Written before the consonant
  • Spoken after it

Example:

ਕਿ

Bihari

ੀ

  • Long sound
  • Written after the consonant

Example:

ਕੀ

Contrast pairs

ਕਿ / ਕੀ ਸਿ / ਸੀ ਮਿ / ਮੀ ਪਿ / ਪੀ

Example

Sihari

Word

ਸਿਹਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਬਿਹਾਰੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਫ਼ਰਕ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to:

Script focus

ਸਿਹਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਬਿਹਾਰੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਫ਼ਰਕ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to:

  • ਕਿ / ਕੀ
  • ਦਿ / ਦੀ
  • ਤਿ / ਤੀ
  • ਮਿ / ਮੀ

Choose which sound is longer.

Speak

Repeat the short sound first and the long sound second:

ਕਿ — ਕੀ
ਦਿ — ਦੀ
ਮਿ — ਮੀ

Do not turn both forms into the same sound.

Read

Sihari words

  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਸਿਰ
  • ਮਿਲ
  • ਤਿਲ

Bihari words

  • ਤੀਰ
  • ਖੀਰ
  • ਮੀਤ
  • ਨੀਲ

Mixed reading

ਦਿਨ ਤੀਰ ਸਿਰ ਖੀਰ ਮਿਲ ਮੀਤ

Write

Choose the correct sign:

ਕ_ Target sound: ਕਿ

Correct:

ਕਿ

ਕ_ Target sound: ਕੀ

Correct:

ਕੀ

Complete:

  • ਦ_ਨ
  • ਤ_ਰ
  • ਮ_ਲ
  • ਮ_ਤ

Correct:

  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਤੀਰ
  • ਮਿਲ
  • ਮੀਤ
Activity

Activity 1 — Hear short or long

Activity 2 — Sort words

Under:

  • ਸਿਹਾਰੀ
  • ਬਿਹਾਰੀ

Activity 3 — Correct the matra

Replace an incorrect long sign with a short sign or vice versa.

Activity 4 — Read unseen combinations

Examples:

  • ਫਿ
  • ਫੀ
  • ਲਿ
  • ਲੀ
  • ਰਿ
  • ਰੀ
More practice

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At home

Make two cards:

  • ਿ
  • ੀ

Play an spoken model sound.

The child chooses the correct sign.

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child distinguishes short ਇ and long ਈ sounds in speech, reading and writing.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Sihari and Bihari in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Sihari and Bihari. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child distinguishes short ਇ and long ਈ sounds in speech, reading and writing.The child distinguishes short ਇ and long ਈ sounds in speech, reading and writing.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਸਿਹਾਰੀਸਿਹਾਰੀ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਸਿਹਾਰੀ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Make two cards:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
9 Aunkar
Learn

The child recognises ਔਂਕੜ and reads the short ਉ sound.

Explanation

Today’s matra

ੁ

Name

ਔਂਕੜ

Sound

A short ਉ sound.

Placement

ਔਂਕੜ is written below the main consonant.

Letter building

ਕ + ੁ = ਕੁ ਸ + ੁ = ਸੁ ਮ + ੁ = ਮੁ ਪ + ੁ = ਪੁ

Example

Today’s matra

Word

ਔਂਕੜ — ੁ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen:

Script focus

ਔਂਕੜ — ੁ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen:

ਕੁ
ਸੁ
ਮੁ
ਪੁ

Listen to words:

  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਕੁਲ
  • ਸੁਖ
  • ਮੁਖ
  • ਗੁਰ
  • ਸੁਣ

The word ਗੁਰ may be introduced with a simple contextual note rather than treated as a complete theological explanation.

Speak

Repeat:

ਕੁ, ਸੁ, ਮੁ, ਪੁ

Repeat:

  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਕੁਲ
  • ਸੁਖ
  • ਮੁਖ

Keep the vowel short.

Do not stretch it into ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ.

Read

Sound practice

ਕੁ ਖੁ ਗੁ ਚੁ ਜੁ ਤੁ ਦੁ ਨੁ ਪੁ ਮੁ ਰੁ ਲੁ

Words

  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਕੁਲ
  • ਸੁਖ
  • ਮੁਖ
  • ਗੁਰ
  • ਸੁਣ
  • ਦੁਖ
  • ਚੁਪ

The spelling ਚੁਪ may appear in simple practice; later spelling instruction may compare common forms such as ਚੁੱਪ after adhak is taught.

Write

Practise:

ਕੁ ਸੁ ਮੁ ਪੁ

Copy:

  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਕੁਲ
  • ਸੁਖ
  • ਮੁਖ

Placement rule

ਔਂਕੜ sits below the consonant.

Activity

Activity 1 — Build ਕੁ

ਕ + ੁ

Correct: ਕੁ

Activity 2 — Find ਔਂਕੜ

  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਪਾਲ
  • ਪੀਲ

Correct:

ਪੁਲ

Activity 3 — Place the sign

Drag ੁ below ਮ.

Correct:

ਮੁ

Activity 4 — Match words and pictures

  • ਪੁਲ — bridge
  • ਮੁਖ — face
  • ਸੁਖ — comfort or wellbeing
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At home

Practise:

ਕੁ, ਸੁ, ਮੁ, ਪੁ

Read:

  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਕੁਲ
  • ਮੁਖ
Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child recognises ਔਂਕੜ and reads the short ਉ sound.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Aunkar in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Aunkar. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child recognises ਔਂਕੜ and reads the short ਉ sound.The child recognises ਔਂਕੜ and reads the short ਉ sound.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਔਂਕੜਔਂਕੜ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਔਂਕੜ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Practise:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
10 Dulainkar
Learn

The child recognises ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ and reads the long ਊ sound.

Explanation

Today’s matra

ੂ

Name

ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ

Sound

A long ਊ sound.

Placement

ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ is written below the main consonant.

Letter building

ਕ + ੂ = ਕੂ ਸ + ੂ = ਸੂ ਮ + ੂ = ਮੂ ਰ + ੂ = ਰੂ

Contrast

ਕੁ — short ਕੂ — long

Example

Today’s matra

Word

ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ — ੂ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen:

Script focus

ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ — ੂ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen:

ਕੁ — ਕੂ
ਸੁ — ਸੂ
ਮੁ — ਮੂ
ਰੁ — ਰੂ

Listen to words:

  • ਦੂਰ
  • ਮੂਲ
  • ਰੂਪ
  • ਭੂਤ
  • ਝੂਲਾ
  • ਸੂਰ

Some words contain other matras as well; they are used after the relevant parts are modelled.

Speak

Repeat:

ਕੂ, ਸੂ, ਮੂ, ਰੂ

Repeat:

  • ਦੂਰ
  • ਮੂਲ
  • ਰੂਪ
  • ਸੂਰ

Hold the vowel naturally longer than ਔਂਕੜ.

Read

Sound practice

ਕੂ ਖੂ ਗੂ ਚੂ ਜੂ ਤੂ ਦੂ ਨੂ ਪੂ ਮੂ ਰੂ ਲੂ

Words

  • ਦੂਰ
  • ਮੂਲ
  • ਰੂਪ
  • ਸੂਰ
  • ਭੂਤ
  • ਝੂਲਾ

Guided blending

ਦੂ + ਰ = ਦੂਰ ਮੂ + ਲ = ਮੂਲ ਰੂ + ਪ = ਰੂਪ

Write

Practise:

ਕੂ ਸੂ ਮੂ ਰੂ

Copy:

  • ਦੂਰ
  • ਮੂਲ
  • ਰੂਪ

Placement rule

ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ sits below the consonant and has a different form from ਔਂਕੜ.

Activity

Activity 1 — Build ਕੂ

ਕ + ੂ

Correct: ਕੂ

Activity 2 — Find ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ

  • ਕੁਲ
  • ਮੂਲ
  • ਨਾਮ

Correct:

ਮੂਲ

Activity 3 — Short or long

spoken model:

ਰੂ

Correct:

Long

Activity 4 — Match

  • ਦੂਰ — far
  • ਮੂਲ — root, origin or value
  • ਰੂਪ — form or appearance
  • ਸੂਰ — sun or brave person depending on context

Context should be shown clearly for words with multiple meanings.

More practice

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At home

Practise:

ਕੁ — ਕੂ
ਮੁ — ਮੂ
ਰੁ — ਰੂ

Read:

  • ਦੂਰ
  • ਮੂਲ
  • ਰੂਪ
Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child recognises ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ and reads the long ਊ sound.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Dulainkar in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Dulainkar. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child recognises ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ and reads the long ਊ sound.The child recognises ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ and reads the long ਊ sound.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Practise:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
11 Aunkar and Dulainkar
Learn

The child distinguishes short ਉ and long ਊ sounds.

Explanation

Aunkar

ੁ

  • Short ਉ sound
  • Below the consonant

Example:

ਕੁ

Dulainkar

ੂ

  • Long ਊ sound
  • Below the consonant

Example:

ਕੂ

Contrast pairs

ਕੁ / ਕੂ ਸੁ / ਸੂ ਮੁ / ਮੂ ਰੁ / ਰੂ

Example

Aunkar

Word

ਔਂਕੜ ਅਤੇ ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ ਵਿੱਚ ਫ਼ਰਕ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen:

Script focus

ਔਂਕੜ ਅਤੇ ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ ਵਿੱਚ ਫ਼ਰਕ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen:

  • ਕੁ / ਕੂ
  • ਮੁ / ਮੂ
  • ਰੁ / ਰੂ
  • ਦੁ / ਦੂ

Choose the longer sound.

Speak

Repeat:

ਕੁ — ਕੂ
ਮੁ — ਮੂ
ਰੁ — ਰੂ

Keep the first short and the second longer.

Read

Aunkar words

  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਕੁਲ
  • ਸੁਖ
  • ਮੁਖ

Dulainkar words

  • ਦੂਰ
  • ਮੂਲ
  • ਰੂਪ
  • ਸੂਰ

Mixed reading

ਪੁਲ ਮੂਲ ਸੁਖ ਦੂਰ ਮੁਖ ਰੂਪ

Write

Choose the correct sign:

ਕ_ Target: ਕੁ

Correct:

ਕੁ

ਕ_ Target: ਕੂ

Correct:

ਕੂ

Complete:

  • ਪ_ਲ
  • ਮ_ਲ
  • ਦ_ਰ
  • ਸ_ਖ

Correct:

  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਮੂਲ
  • ਦੂਰ
  • ਸੁਖ
Activity

Activity 1 — Sort short and long

Activity 2 — Correct the misplaced sign

Activity 3 — Hear and write

The app plays:

ਮੂ

The child writes:

ਮੂ

Activity 4 — Unseen reading

  • ਨੁ
  • ਨੂ
  • ਲੁ
  • ਲੂ
  • ਤੁ
  • ਤੂ
More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Use two cards:

  • ੁ
  • ੂ

Play a sound.

The child chooses the correct sign.

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child distinguishes short ਉ and long ਊ sounds.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Aunkar and Dulainkar in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Aunkar and Dulainkar. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child distinguishes short ਉ and long ਊ sounds.The child distinguishes short ਉ and long ਊ sounds.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਔਂਕੜਔਂਕੜ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਔਂਕੜ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Use two cards:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
12 Vowel Carriers
Learn

The child learns how ੳ, ਅ and ੲ form initial vowel sounds for the six patterns taught so far.

Explanation

Punjabi uses three vowel carriers:

  • ੳ — ਊੜਾ
  • ਅ — ਐੜਾ
  • ੲ — ਈੜੀ

They help vowel sounds appear at the beginning of words.

Initial forms learned in this level

| Sound | Form | | ----- | ---: | | ਅ | ਅ | | ਆ | ਆ | | ਇ | ਇ | | ਈ | ਈ | | ਉ | ਉ | | ਊ | ਊ |

Building forms

ਅ with no visible matra:

ਅ

ਅ + ਕੰਨਾ:

ਆ

ੲ + ਸਿਹਾਰੀ:

ਇ

ੲ + ਬਿਹਾਰੀ:

ਈ

ੳ + ਔਂਕੜ:

ਉ

ੳ + ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ:

ਊ

The app should animate these combinations carefully.

Example

Punjabi uses three vowel carriers:

Word

ਸੁਰ-ਵਾਹਕ ਅੱਖਰਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਮਾਤਰਾਵਾਂ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen:

Script focus

ਸੁਰ-ਵਾਹਕ ਅੱਖਰਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਮਾਤਰਾਵਾਂ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen:

ਅ — ਆ
ਇ — ਈ
ਉ — ਊ

Listen to words:

  • ਅਨਾਰ
  • ਆਮ
  • ਇਮਲੀ
  • ਈਖ
  • ਉੱਲੂ
  • ਊਠ
Speak

Repeat:

ਅ, ਆ, ਇ, ਈ, ਉ, ਊ

Repeat:

  • ਅਨਾਰ
  • ਆਮ
  • ਇਮਲੀ
  • ਈਖ
  • ਉੱਲੂ
  • ਊਠ
Read

Read the six vowel forms:

ਅ ਆ ਇ ਈ ਉ ਊ

Match:

  • ਅ — ਅਨਾਰ
  • ਆ — ਆਮ
  • ਇ — ਇਮਲੀ
  • ਈ — ਈਖ
  • ਉ — ਉੱਲੂ
  • ਊ — ਊਠ
Write

Copy:

ਅ ਆ ਇ ਈ ਉ ਊ

Placement focus

Notice:

  • ਸਿਹਾਰੀ appears before ੲ in ਇ
  • ਬਿਹਾਰੀ appears after ੲ in ਈ
  • ਔਂਕੜ and ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ combine with ੳ in ਉ and ਊ
Activity

Activity 1 — Match sound and form

spoken model:

ਈ

Correct:

ਈ

Activity 2 — Complete the pair

ਅ — ___

Correct:

ਆ

ਇ — ___

Correct:

ਈ

ਉ — ___

Correct:

ਊ

Activity 3 — Picture match

Match initial vowel forms with familiar pictures.

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Say the pairs:

ਅ — ਆ
ਇ — ਈ
ਉ — ਊ

Point to the correct written form.

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child learns how ੳ, ਅ and ੲ form initial vowel sounds for the six patterns taught so far.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Vowel Carriers in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Vowel Carriers. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child learns how ੳ, ਅ and ੲ form initial vowel sounds for the six patterns taught so far.The child learns how ੳ, ਅ and ੲ form initial vowel sounds for the six patterns taught so far.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਸੁਰਸੁਰ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਸੁਰ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Say the pairs:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
13 Six-Pattern Muharni
Learn

The child practises the first six vowel patterns systematically without treating repetition as a substitute for reading.

Explanation

Muharni pattern

ਕ ਕਾ ਕਿ ਕੀ ਕੁ ਕੂ

This pattern helps the child see how one consonant changes with each matra.

Important rule

Muharni is useful for:

  • Sound practice
  • Matra placement
  • Visual memory
  • Pronunciation

But real reading also requires words and sentences.

Example

Muharni pattern

Word

ਛੇ ਧੁਨੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਮੁਹਾਰਨੀ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to each row slowly:

Script focus

ਛੇ ਧੁਨੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਮੁਹਾਰਨੀ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to each row slowly:

ਕ ਕਾ ਕਿ ਕੀ ਕੁ ਕੂ ਸ ਸਾ ਸਿ ਸੀ ਸੁ ਸੂ ਮ ਮਾ ਮਿ ਮੀ ਮੁ ਮੂ ਨ ਨਾ ਨਿ ਨੀ ਨੁ ਨੂ ਰ ਰਾ ਰਿ ਰੀ ਰੁ ਰੂ

Then listen at a smooth teaching pace.

Speak

Repeat one row at a time.

Do not race.

Pronounce:

  • Short sounds briefly
  • Long sounds naturally longer

Suggested rhythm

ਕ — ਕਾ — ਕਿ — ਕੀ — ਕੁ — ਕੂ
Read

Read rows in this order:

  1. ਕ row
  2. ਸ row
  3. ਮ row
  4. ਨ row
  5. ਰ row
  6. Mixed row

Mixed row

ਤਾ ਮੁ ਕੀ ਸਿ ਰੂ ਕ

Write

Complete the rows:

ਕ ਕਾ ___ ਕੀ ਕੁ ___

Correct:

ਕਿ, ਕੂ

ਮ ___ ਮਿ ___ ਮੁ ਮੂ

Correct:

ਮਾ, ਮੀ

Activity

Activity 1 — Place the correct matra

Activity 2 — Hear and select

spoken model:

ਸੂ

Correct:

ਸੂ

Activity 3 — Random reading

Read sound units outside row order.

Activity 4 — Build a row

Start with ਮ and add the five visible matras.

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Practise only one row per session.

Example:

ਮ ਮਾ ਮਿ ਮੀ ਮੁ ਮੂ

Then read the same forms in random order.

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child practises the first six vowel patterns systematically without treating repetition as a substitute for reading.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Six-Pattern Muharni in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Six-Pattern Muharni. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child practises the first six vowel patterns systematically without treating repetition as a substitute for reading.The child practises the first six vowel patterns systematically without treating repetition as a substitute for reading.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਛੇਛੇ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਛੇ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Practise only one row per session.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
14 First Decodable Words
Learn

The child applies all six vowel patterns to read familiar and unfamiliar words.

Explanation

Reading steps

  1. Look for the main letters.
  2. Find the matra attached to each letter.
  3. Say each sound unit.
  4. Join the sounds.
  5. Read the word naturally.
  6. Check whether the word makes sense.

Example

ਨ + ਾ + ਮ

ਨਾਮ

Another example

ਦਿ + ਨ

ਦਿਨ

Another example

ਦੂ + ਰ

ਦੂਰ
Example

Reading steps

Word

ਪਹਿਲੇ ਪੜ੍ਹੇ ਜਾਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to grouped words.

Script focus

ਪਹਿਲੇ ਪੜ੍ਹੇ ਜਾਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to grouped words.

Mukta

  • ਘਰ
  • ਮਨ
  • ਫਲ

Kanna

  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਾਲ
  • ਰਾਤ

Sihari

  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਸਿਰ
  • ਮਿਲ

Bihari

  • ਤੀਰ
  • ਖੀਰ
  • ਮੀਤ

Aunkar

  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਸੁਖ
  • ਮੁਖ

Dulainkar

  • ਦੂਰ
  • ਮੂਲ
  • ਰੂਪ
Speak

Read after the spoken model:

  • ਘਰ
  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਤੀਰ
  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਦੂਰ

Then read one word independently from each group.

Read

Set 1

ਘਰ ਨਾਮ ਦਿਨ ਤੀਰ ਪੁਲ ਦੂਰ

Set 2

ਮਨ ਦਾਲ ਸਿਰ ਖੀਰ ਸੁਖ ਮੂਲ

Set 3

ਫਲ ਰਾਤ ਮਿਲ ਮੀਤ ਮੁਖ ਰੂਪ

Unseen decodable words

Use only known letters and known matras.

The app should include carefully reviewed real words wherever possible.

When using a sound-only form, label it clearly as sound practice.

Write

Hear and write:

  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਦੂਰ

Complete:

  • ਨ_ਮ
  • ਦ_ਨ
  • ਪ_ਲ
  • ਦ_ਰ
Activity

Activity 1 — Sort by matra

Activity 2 — Match word and meaning

Activity 3 — Build from tiles

Activity 4 — Read an unseen word

Activity 5 — Find the incorrect matra

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Choose six words, one from each pattern.

Read each twice:

  1. Slowly
  2. Naturally
Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child applies all six vowel patterns to read familiar and unfamiliar words.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise First Decodable Words in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning First Decodable Words. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child applies all six vowel patterns to read familiar and unfamiliar words.The child applies all six vowel patterns to read familiar and unfamiliar words.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਪਹਿਲੇਪਹਿਲੇ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਪਹਿਲੇ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Choose six words, one from each pattern.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
15 Short Phrases
Learn

The child moves from isolated words into short meaningful phrases.

Explanation

A phrase contains more than one word but may not be a complete sentence.

Examples:

ਲਾਲ ਫਲ Red fruit

ਕਾਲਾ ਘਰ Black house

ਮਿੱਠੀ ਖੀਰ Sweet rice pudding

However, words containing untaught signs such as ਅੱਧਕ or later matras should be introduced only as teacher-supported “heart words,” not independent decoding items.

For fully decodable practice at this stage, use controlled phrases such as:

  • ਦੂਰ ਘਰ
  • ਲਾਲ ਫਲ
  • ਨਾਮ ਲਿਖ
  • ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤ
  • ਸੁਖ ਨਾਲ

The teacher must ensure every phrase is natural and age appropriate.

Example

A phrase contains more than one word but may not be a complete sentence.

Word

ਛੋਟੇ ਵਾਕਾਂਸ਼

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to:

Script focus

ਛੋਟੇ ਵਾਕਾਂਸ਼

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to:

  • ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤ
  • ਦੂਰ ਘਰ
  • ਲਾਲ ਫਲ
  • ਸੁਖ ਨਾਲ

Hear how words remain separate but are read together smoothly.

Speak

Repeat each phrase.

Pause briefly between words, but do not break every sound unnaturally.

Read

Read:

  • ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤ
  • ਦੂਰ ਘਰ
  • ਲਾਲ ਫਲ
  • ਨਾਮ ਲਿਖ
  • ਸੁਖ ਨਾਲ

Word tracking

Each word highlights as the spoken model reads it.

Write

Copy two phrases.

Leave a clear space between words.

Spacing lesson

Correct:

ਦੂਰ ਘਰ

Incorrect:

ਦੂਰਘਰ

Activity

Activity 1 — Put words in order

ਘਰ / ਦੂਰ

Correct:

ਦੂਰ ਘਰ

Activity 2 — Add the space

Separate two joined words.

Activity 3 — Match phrase and picture

Activity 4 — Read without spoken model

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Write two known words on separate cards.

Place them together and read the phrase.

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child moves from isolated words into short meaningful phrases.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Short Phrases in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Short Phrases. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child moves from isolated words into short meaningful phrases.The child moves from isolated words into short meaningful phrases.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਛੋਟੇਛੋਟੇ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਛੋਟੇ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Write two known words on separate cards.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
16 Level 6 Mastery Review
Learn

The child demonstrates secure recognition and use of ਮੁਕਤਾ, ਕੰਨਾ, ਸਿਹਾਰੀ, ਬਿਹਾਰੀ, ਔਂਕੜ and ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ.

Explanation

Patterns learned

| Pattern | Sign | Example | | ------- | ---: | ------: | | ਮੁਕਤਾ | none | ਕ | | ਕੰਨਾ | ਾ | ਕਾ | | ਸਿਹਾਰੀ | ਿ | ਕਿ | | ਬਿਹਾਰੀ | ੀ | ਕੀ | | ਔਂਕੜ | ੁ | ਕੁ | | ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ | ੂ | ਕੂ |

Initial vowel forms

ਅ ਆ ਇ ਈ ਉ ਊ

Key rules

  • ਕੰਨਾ appears after the consonant.
  • ਸਿਹਾਰੀ is written before but spoken after.
  • ਬਿਹਾਰੀ appears after.
  • ਔਂਕੜ appears below.
  • ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ appears below.
  • Short and long vowels must remain different.
  • Final consonants should not receive an unnecessary long vowel.
Example

Patterns learned

Word

ਪਹਿਲੀਆਂ ਛੇ ਮਾਤਰਾਵਾਂ ਦੀ ਪੂਰਨ ਜਾਂਚ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Part 1 — Identify the matra

Script focus

ਪਹਿਲੀਆਂ ਛੇ ਮਾਤਰਾਵਾਂ ਦੀ ਪੂਰਨ ਜਾਂਚ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Part 1 — Identify the matra

Hear:

  • ਕਾ
  • ਕਿ
  • ਕੀ
  • ਕੁ
  • ਕੂ

Choose the correct sign.

Part 2 — Short or long

  • ਕਿ / ਕੀ
  • ਕੁ / ਕੂ
  • ਕ / ਕਾ

Part 3 — Word recognition

Hear a word and select it:

  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਤੀਰ
  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਦੂਰ
Speak

Read:

ਕ — ਕਾ — ਕਿ — ਕੀ — ਕੁ — ਕੂ

Repeat with:

  • ਮ
  • ਸ
  • ਨ
  • ਰ

Read the initial vowel pairs:

ਅ — ਆ
ਇ — ਈ
ਉ — ਊ
Read

Familiar words

  • ਘਰ
  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਤੀਰ
  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਦੂਰ
  • ਮਨ
  • ਦਾਲ
  • ਸਿਰ
  • ਖੀਰ
  • ਸੁਖ
  • ਮੂਲ

Unseen words

Use 12 carefully reviewed decodable words built only from taught material.

Short phrases

  • ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤ
  • ਦੂਰ ਘਰ
  • ਲਾਲ ਫਲ
  • ਸੁਖ ਨਾਲ
Write

Part 1 — Add the correct matra

ਕ ਕਾ ਕਿ ਕੀ ਕੁ ਕੂ

Part 2 — Dictation

Hear and write:

  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਤੀਰ
  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਦੂਰ

Part 3 — Initial vowels

Write:

ਅ ਆ ਇ ਈ ਉ ਊ

Part 4 — Correct placement

Repair misplaced:

  • ਸਿਹਾਰੀ
  • ਔਂਕੜ
  • ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ
Activity

Activity 1 — Matra sorting

Sort 18 words under the six patterns.

Activity 2 — Sound-to-form matching

Activity 3 — Build unseen syllables

Activity 4 — Build words from tiles

Activity 5 — Find the wrong matra

Activity 6 — Read random muharni forms

Not in memorised row order.

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Review the child’s weakest pair:

  • ਮੁਕਤਾ / ਕੰਨਾ
  • ਸਿਹਾਰੀ / ਬਿਹਾਰੀ
  • ਔਂਕੜ / ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ

Use:

  1. Two sound cards
  2. Four example words
  3. One short dictation
  4. One reading phrase
Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child demonstrates secure recognition and use of ਮੁਕਤਾ, ਕੰਨਾ, ਸਿਹਾਰੀ, ਬਿਹਾਰੀ, ਔਂਕੜ and ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Level 6 Mastery Review in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Level 6 Mastery Review. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child demonstrates secure recognition and use of ਮੁਕਤਾ, ਕੰਨਾ, ਸਿਹਾਰੀ, ਬਿਹਾਰੀ, ਔਂਕੜ and ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ.The child demonstrates secure recognition and use of ਮੁਕਤਾ, ਕੰਨਾ, ਸਿਹਾਰੀ, ਬਿਹਾਰੀ, ਔਂਕੜ and ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਪਹਿਲੀਆਂਪਹਿਲੀਆਂ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਪਹਿਲੀਆਂ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Review the child’s weakest pair:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.