LEARNING PATH LESSON · SIGHT WORDS · AGES 4–5 YEARS
Did — a step-by-step lesson for grown-up and child
Five minutes, one card: say “did” clearly, use it in a real sentence (“I did it.”) and finish with one small game.
What it means
It tells that someone already did something.
How to teach it
- Hold up the card and read “did” slowly, sliding a finger under it. Point out its shape: a d, an i and a d, which are like bookends.
- Cover the word with a hand and ask your child to say it from memory. Draw a big tick on the canvas when they get it.
- Play the game below, say “did” one last time and stop while it is still fun.
How to say it
Say a short i: did, like kid and lid.
Where to use it
Say it in a real sentence: “I did it.” Then try “What did you do?” Where to spot it: questions and proud claims, such as did you.
Try this game
Ask Did you...? and let your child answer I did.
Understanding check
Say “did” and ask your child to show you with their body, then to read the card back to you without help.
Parent tips
If “did” slips away overnight, that is normal. Bring it back the next day with the same game and a smile.
This lesson pairs with the Did flashcard in the library — print it, show it, keep it on the fridge. Back to Sight Words (Class 29).