Today we're working on words like “these” and “cheese.” Start here if your child needs a refresher on this Magic E sound.
Rhyme It
Parents, read the following words out loud. Then ask your child which one does NOT rhyme with the others?
these those cheese ------------------------------- Say It Have your child point to the sound below and say it three times: ese
ese
ese
------------------------------- Blend It Have your child read these words: these
cheese
cheeses
geese
obese
Reese
Reese's
Read It
Have your child read the passage below.
These New Treats
Oh my! When I walk into the kitchen, I see some new treats sitting on the counter.
They look white and crunchy and sweet.
“Mom!” I yell. “What are these new treats? Can I have some?”
“Which ones? Those?” she asks with a sly grin. “I just made a batch of those. I call them Puppy Chow.”
“What is in them?” I ask.
“They have peanut butter, chocolate chips, and Chex mix,” she responds.
“Will you share with me?”
“Yes, I will,” she says.
“These are so yummy!” I exclaim. Then I declare them my new favorite treat.
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Explain It
Now have your child answer a couple questions about the story:
What happened in the story?
Can you describe the new treat the author discovers? What does it look like?