Daily(ish) Decodable: Velcro

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 that end in a hard vowel sound, like “hi” and “go.” If your child needs a refresher, 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?

go

with

flow

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Say It

Have your child point to and say the word "combo" three times:

c om bo

com bo

combo

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Blend It

Have your child read these words out loud:

go

disco

retro

banjo

limbo

jumbo

bingo

nacho

hi

alibi

menu

bravo

Read It

Velcro was patented on this day in 1958. In honor of Velcro, have your child read the passage below out loud:

Velcro

Velcro was invented by a Swiss man. He was out walking with his dog and saw that burrs were getting stuck in his pants and in his dog's fur.

When he was done with his walk, he looked at those burrs under a microscope and saw that they made a small hook that got stuck in things.

So the man made Velcro with hooks on one side and small hoops on the other. The hooks get stuck in the loops to make it tight and secure.

You might use Velcro in your every day life. It works for carpets, jackets, and more. It even went to space!

And it all started from a nature walk! 

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Explain It

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

1. In your own words, how was Velcro invented?

2. Can you think of anything in your house with Velcro?