Daily(ish) Decodable: Dance Like a Chicken

The Daily(ish) Decodable program uses a standard format to work through one sound per day. There are simple instructions for you, the parent or caregiver, and any words in big bold letters are meant for your child to read out loud. 

Today we're reviewing words like "dance" and "fence.” If your child needs more practice with this sound, start here. 

You can review all of the prior lessons here. 

Rhyme It

Parents, read the following words out loud. Then ask your child which one does NOT rhyme with the others?

pants

shirt

dance

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Say It

Have your child point to and say the word "dance" three times (it rhymes with "ants"):

d ance

d ance

dance

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Blend It

Have your child read these words out loud:

chance

glance

advance

balance

fence

absence

evidence

wince

prince

convince

Read It

Have your child read the passage below out loud. (If you want to dance along, check out this short YouTube clip.):

The Chicken Dance

Today is Dance Like a Chicken Day.

The chicken dance is a bit silly, but here is how to do it:

1. Make a beak with your hands. Open and close them four times.

2. Tuck your arms in and use them as “wings.” Flap your “wings” four times.

3. Shake your hips and your bottom four times.

4. Stomp and clap your hands four times.

That's it! Then do it again. And, if you want to make it extra silly, you can say, “bawk bawk bawk bawk” along with the beat.

Did you manage to get it right?  If so, try to teach it to your mom or dad. 

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Explain It

Now have your child answer a couple questions about the story:

1. In your own words, what are the steps of The Chicken Dance?

2. Without looking back, can you spell the word "fence?"