Beth and the Egg

Kindergarten · Step 4 of 5 — Two letters, one sound

Before you read · about 2 minutes

Show pictures after reading each page. Your child reads the words first, then taps to see the picture.

This story practices two letters, one sound: ck at the end of a word (rock), th as in thin (path), sh (shed), ch (chin).

Watch for sounding the two letters separately. Cover one letter: 'These two letters make one sound.' Words to watch: rock, back, chick, cracks, duck.
Watch for sounding the two letters separately. Cover one letter: 'These two letters make one sound.' Words to watch: path.
Watch for sounding the two letters separately. Cover one letter: 'These two letters make one sound.' Words to watch: shed.

Tap one finger for each sound, then blend the word.

Say the word. Tap the sounds you can sound out. Point to the tricky part (♥): that's the part to learn by heart. Say the word again.

Wait a few seconds before helping.
Point to the sound they missed. Say the sounds together, then blend the whole word.
Reread the sentence so it sounds smooth.
For a tricky word, just tell them, and point to the tricky part.

Read to find out what happens to Beth.

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