Jump — a step-by-step lesson for grown-up and child
Five minutes, one card: say “jump” clearly, use it in a real sentence (“Jump up high.”) and finish with one small game.
What it means
It means to push off the ground with both feet.
How to teach it
- Hold up the card and read “jump” slowly, sliding a finger under it. Point out its shape: a j with a hook below the line, then a u that bounces.
- 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 “jump” one last time and stop while it is still fun.
How to say it
Say j, then short u, then mp: jump, like bump and pump.
Where to use it
Say it in a real sentence: “Jump up high.” Then try “The frog can jump.” Where to spot it: playgrounds, hopscotch and any hop.
Try this game
Say jump and do three small jumps. Count them out loud: one, two, three.
Understanding check
Say “jump” and ask your child to show you with their body, then to read the card back to you without help.
Parent tips
Do not drill “jump” 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 Jump flashcard in the library — print it, show it, keep it on the fridge. Back to Sight Words (Class 29).