Today we’re going to work on the “fr-” sound in words like “frog” or “French."
Rhyme It Parents, read the following words out loud. Then ask your child which one does NOT rhyme with the others? frog cat dog ------------------------------- Say It Have your child point to the sound and say it 3 times: f r
f r
fr
------------------------------- Blend It Have your child read these words: frog
free
fresh
frost
French
from
Read It Have your child read the passage below:
Fran and Frank
Fran and Frank are frogs.
Fran is bigger than Frank. But Frank is a better swimmer.
Fran sleeps until noon. Frank gets up by six.
Fran walks slow. Frank jumps fast.
Fran is into the hottest trends. Frank is good with no frills.
Fran prefers her bugs hot and fresh. Frank is okay if his are cold and bland.
Fran and Frank are different! ------------------------------- Explain It
Now have your child answer a couple questions about the story:
Which frog sleeps later in the day?
Which frog is fancier and more fashionable?
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