Make — a step-by-step lesson for grown-up and child
Five minutes, one card: say “make” clearly, use it in a real sentence (“I can make a cake.”) and finish with one small game.
What it means
It means to build or create something.
How to teach it
- Hold up the card and read “make” slowly, sliding a finger under it. Point out its shape: an m with two humps, then an a, a k and a silent e.
- 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 “make” one last time and stop while it is still fun.
How to say it
Say mayk, like cake and lake. The e at the end stays silent.
Where to use it
Say it in a real sentence: “I can make a cake.” Then try “Let us make a card.” Where to spot it: crafts, cooking and building, such as make a plan.
Try this game
Make a paper boat or play-dough snake and say I make as you go.
Understanding check
Say “make” 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 “make” 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 Make flashcard in the library — print it, show it, keep it on the fridge. Back to Sight Words (Class 29).