Some words cannot be read by saying the sounds in the word. Words like the, said, are, don't, have, one, two, love, and you must be learned as whole words.
What you'll need:
* Ten pieces of paper or cards with one word written on each piece (start with the, said, are, etc.). Another set of 10 cards with the same words written on them.
What to do:
* Mix the words together. Give your child five cards, and give yourself five cards. Put the rest of the cards in a pile, face down on the table.
Both of you pick up your cards to see if you have two words that are the same among all your cards. If so, say the word and put them down as a pair. Then pick two more cards from the pile.
If neither of you has a pair, draw a card from the pile. Take turns until all the cards have been drawn or one player has gotten rid of all of his or her cards.
The player with the most matching pairs is the winner.
READ*WRITE*NOW Activities for Reading and Writing Fun - May 1997
