I have a pup.
He is Zup.
Zup sits in the mud.
I put Zup in a tub.
I give Zup a rub
I put Zup in the sun.
Zup has fun on the rug.
I put Zup in a hut.
Zup gives me a tug and a hug.
Following our regular study pattern, we shall learn the words of the 'u' family.
Write down 'ub' in colored ink, on a flash card. Then, write down individual consonants as c, d, h, p, r, and t on separate flash cards. After doing so, place the 'c' flash card in font of the 'ub' card and read aloud the word, 'cub'.
c + ub = cub
Now, replace the 'd' flash card with the 'c' flash card to make the word 'cub'. Say it aloud several times, till your child is able to blend 'd' and 'ub' sounds to make word 'dub'.
d + ub = dub
At the end of study session, your child should be able to read these words with ease.
The basics of mathematics start with the learning and understanding of numbers. You may want to start teaching numbers when your child is about two years old.
Ways to help your child recognize numbers:
1) Prepare individual flash card for every number. Show different number flash cards everyday. Continue doing so till the child is able to recognize numbers with ease.
2) Let your child have fun in the kitchen by counting potatoes, spoons, cups etc.
3) Number posters come in a different varieties and sizes and are of great help. Stick number charts wherever you can point and show numbers frequently throughout day.
4) Rhymes, songs and videos appeal to children. Use these mediums to teach numbers.
5) Playing number games would not only help your child learn numbers easily but would also lead to a better understanding of numbers.
These methods will certainly help your child in recognition of numbers.
By Ms Shreya Dhruv.
Shreya is a teacher at kindergarten classes of K. J. Bhalodia School at Rajkot, Gujarat.
I have a dog.
His name is Box.
He can do a lot of jobs.
Can he nod?
Yes, he can nod.
Can he get a rod?
Yes, he can get a rod.
Can he get a log?
Yes, he can get a log.
Can he get a pot?
Yes, he can get a pot.
Can he get a mop?
Yes, he can get a mop.
Can he hop on a cot?
Yes, he can hop on a cot.
Box does a good job.
Box is a good good dog.
Boy, Oh Boy! I hop with joy.
What a Dog!
Following our regular study pattern, we shall learn the words of the 'o' family.
Write down 'ob' in colored ink, on a flash card. Then, write down individual consonants as c, j, r and s on separate flash cards. After doing so, place the 'c' flash card in front of the 'ob' card and read aloud the word, 'cob'.
c + ob = cob
Now, replace the 'c' flash card with the 'j' flash card to make the word 'job'. Say it aloud several times, till your child is able to blend 'j' and 'ob' sounds to make word 'job'.
j + ob = job
By the end of this excercise, your child should be able to read these words with ease:-
Cob, Job, Rob, Sob.
Cod, God, Nod, Pod, Rod.
Dog, Fog, Hog, Job, Log.
Hop, Mop, Top.
Cot, Dot, Got, Hot, Not, Pot.
Ox, Box, Fox.
Cow, Now.
Boy, Toy, Joy.
The 'O' sound:
Story for the Day:
I am a boy.
I have got a box.
There is a toy in the box.
The toy is a top.
The top hops on the cot.
Then the top got in the pot.
Is the pot hot?
No. The pot is not hot.
Oh no,
Do not sob.