My — a step-by-step lesson for grown-up and child
Five minutes, one card: say “my” clearly, use it in a real sentence (“This is my bed.”) and finish with one small game.
What it means
It tells us who owns something.
How to teach it
- Hold up the card and read “my” slowly, sliding a finger under it. Point out its shape: an m followed by a y with a tail that drops below the line.
- 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 “my” one last time and stop while it is still fun.
How to say it
Say my so it rhymes with fly. Say it with a smile.
Where to use it
Say it in a real sentence: “This is my bed.” Then try “My ball is red.” Where to spot it: labels on cubbies, name tags and my first book.
Try this game
Collect three of your child's things and say my cup, my hat, my book. Let your child say it as you hand each one over.
Understanding check
Ask your child to say one real sentence about themselves or someone nearby that uses “my”. A sentence they made up is the best proof.
Parent tips
If “my” slips away overnight, that is normal. Bring it back the next day with the same game and a smile.
This lesson pairs with the My flashcard in the library — print it, show it, keep it on the fridge. Back to Sight Words (Class 29).