Today we’re going to work on the “-dge” sound in words like “egde” or “judge."
Rhyme It
Parents, read the following words out loud. Then ask your child which one does NOT rhyme with the others?
bridge oven fridge ------------------------------- Say It Have your child point to each sound and say it 2 times: edge
edge
udge
udge
idge
idge
------------------------------- Blend It Have your child read these words: wedge
ledge
hedge
ridge
fridge
bridge
nudge
budge
judge
Read It Have your child read the passage below:
Fudge Is Too Rich
When I see fudge, I want to get it. It smells so fresh and sweet, and it can have nuts or other mix-ins.
But I don’t order fudge. Why not?
Don’t judge me, but I think fudge is just too rich.
Fudge looks so good, but no, I won’t budge.
After all, I do not want to munch on fudge. It’s just too much for me. ------------------------------- Explain It
Now have your child answer a couple questions about the story:
Can you explain what "prim and proper" means?
What are some examples of bad manners?