Is — a step-by-step lesson for grown-up and child
Five minutes, one card: say “is” clearly, use it in a real sentence (“The sun is hot.”) and finish with one small game.
What it means
It tells us what something or someone is like.
How to teach it
- Hold up the card and read “is” slowly, sliding a finger under it. Point out its shape: a small i with a curvy s that hisses at the end.
- 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 “is” one last time and stop while it is still fun.
How to say it
Say a short i and end with a buzzing z: iz. It is not iss.
Where to use it
Say it in a real sentence: “The sun is hot.” Then try “He is happy.” Where to spot it: sentences about how things are, like the cat is big.
Try this game
Say a thing and add a word: The ball is red. The sky is blue. Your child adds the next is sentence.
Understanding check
Tomorrow, show the card and say nothing. If your child reads “is” at once, it has arrived; if not, play the game again the day after.
Parent tips
If “is” slips away overnight, that is normal. Bring it back the next day with the same game and a smile.
This lesson pairs with the Is flashcard in the library — print it, show it, keep it on the fridge. Back to Sight Words (Class 29).