To — a step-by-step lesson for grown-up and child
Five minutes, one card: say “to” clearly, use it in a real sentence (“Give it to me.”) and finish with one small game.
What it means
It shows direction or a person who receives.
How to teach it
- Hold up the card and read “to” slowly, sliding a finger under it. Point out its shape: a t with a crossbar followed by a round o.
- On the drawing canvas, let your child trace over the word with a finger or the pencil, then circle any letter they already know.
- Play the game below, say “to” one last time and stop while it is still fun.
How to say it
Say too. It rhymes with do and who, though the spelling is different.
Where to use it
Say it in a real sentence: “Give it to me.” Then try “We go to the park.” Where to spot it: going places and giving things, such as to the store and to you.
Try this game
Pass a toy from hand to hand and say I give it to you. Then walk to the door and say We go to the door.
Understanding check
Tomorrow, show the card and say nothing. If your child reads “to” at once, it has arrived; if not, play the game again the day after.
Parent tips
Keep it to five minutes, and add “to” to the card pile only when the words your child already knows feel easy.
This lesson pairs with the To flashcard in the library — print it, show it, keep it on the fridge. Back to Sight Words (Class 29).