Today we’re going to work on the “-tch” sound in words like “itch” or “match."
Rhyme It Parents, read the following words out loud. Then ask your child which one does NOT rhyme with the others? witch stitch much ------------------------------- Say It Have your child point to each sound and say it 2 times: itch
itch
atch
atch ------------------------------- Blend It Have your child read these words: ditch
witch
switch
fetch
sketch
match
patch
scratch
------------------------------- Read It Have your child read the passage below:
Pass the Pitcher
“Will you pass the pitcher?” I ask my sister.
“Which one?” she asks.
“The glass one. The one full of water,” I say.
“Shall I risk it?” she asks.
“Yes, you can trust me,” I say.
“But will you catch it?” she asks in jest.
“No, no! Do not pitch it to me,” I say. “Just pass me the pitcher.”
“Ok. Think fast!” she pretends.
“Watch it!” I say, as I grab it with my hand.
At last, I get to drink water. Then I send my sister a wink. ------------------------------- Explain It
Now have your child answer a couple questions about the story:
What was in the pitcher?
Why did the main character want the pitcher?