Are — a step-by-step lesson for grown-up and child
Five minutes, one card: say “are” clearly, use it in a real sentence (“You are kind.”) and finish with one small game.
What it means
It tells us what two or more people or things are like.
How to teach it
- Hold up the card and read “are” slowly, sliding a finger under it. Point out its shape: an a and an r followed by a silent e at the end.
- Ask your child to find the first letter on the canvas and draw a ring around it, then say the whole word.
- Play the game below, say “are” one last time and stop while it is still fun.
How to say it
Say ar like the letter R. It rhymes with car and star.
Where to use it
Say it in a real sentence: “You are kind.” Then try “We are friends.” Where to spot it: sentences about groups, such as we are, they are and you are.
Try this game
Call out two things and say they are: The socks are warm. The shoes are by the door. Let your child add one.
Understanding check
Tomorrow, show the card and say nothing. If your child reads “are” at once, it has arrived; if not, play the game again the day after.
Parent tips
Do not drill “are” on its own for long. Slip it into the books you read today and let the story do the practicing.
This lesson pairs with the Are flashcard in the library — print it, show it, keep it on the fridge. Back to Sight Words (Class 29).