Funny — a step-by-step lesson for grown-up and child
Five minutes, one card: say “funny” clearly, use it in a real sentence (“The clown is funny.”) and finish with one small game.
What it means
It describes something that makes us laugh.
How to teach it
- Hold up the card and read “funny” slowly, sliding a finger under it. Point out its shape: an f, a u and two n's, ending in a y.
- 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 “funny” one last time and stop while it is still fun.
How to say it
Say it in two chunks: fun-ny, with a long ee at the end.
Where to use it
Say it in a real sentence: “The clown is funny.” Then try “That joke is funny.” Where to spot it: jokes, silly faces and clown shows.
Try this game
Make a funny face and say funny. Let your child make one and say it back.
Understanding check
Hold up two objects and ask which one fits “funny”, then read the card together once more.
Parent tips
Do not drill “funny” 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 Funny flashcard in the library — print it, show it, keep it on the fridge. Back to Sight Words (Class 29).