Three — a step-by-step lesson for grown-up and child
Five minutes, one card: say “three” clearly, use it in a real sentence (“I see three cats.”) and finish with one small game.
What it means
It means a group of three things.
How to teach it
- Hold up the card and read “three” slowly, sliding a finger under it. Point out its shape: a t, an h, an r and two e's.
- 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 “three” one last time and stop while it is still fun.
How to say it
Start with th, tongue between your teeth, then ree: three, like tree.
Where to use it
Say it in a real sentence: “I see three cats.” Then try “Three pigs went out.” Where to spot it: fairy tales, such as the three bears.
Try this game
Line up three toys and count one, two, three. Say three at the end.
Understanding check
Ask your child to show “three” with fingers or objects, then to read the card without help.
Parent tips
Do not drill “three” 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 Three flashcard in the library — print it, show it, keep it on the fridge. Back to Sight Words (Class 29).