The Mom I Want to Be

 

Sounds can be fun, especially when you’re trying to stump your mom or dad. Your child may enjoy this guessing game so much, he won’t even know he’s getting ready to learn to read!

 

Tell your child you are thinking of a word that begins with the f-f-f-f-f sound. Ask him to repeat the sound. Then give another clue: “My word stands for something fluffy and white that we use to make bread dough.” Find new clues until your child has guessed the word.

 

Now, turn the tables. Let your child take a turn to stump you. Ask him to think of a word. Don’t tell! Now have him say the first sound of the word but say it very slowly and carefully. Ask for a clue. Can you guess?