Where — a step-by-step lesson for grown-up and child
Five minutes, one card: say “where” clearly, use it in a real sentence (“Where is my hat?”) and finish with one small game.
What it means
It is the word we use to ask about a place.
How to teach it
- Hold up the card and read “where” slowly, sliding a finger under it. Point out its shape: a w, an h, an e, an r and an 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 “where” one last time and stop while it is still fun.
How to say it
Say wair, like chair and bear. The h is silent.
Where to use it
Say it in a real sentence: “Where is my hat?” Then try “Where are you?” Where to spot it: questions and searches, such as where is the cat.
Try this game
Hide a toy and ask Where is it? Say where each time you ask.
Understanding check
Ask your child to show “where” by pointing or moving, then to read the card without help.
Parent tips
Do not drill “where” 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 Where flashcard in the library — print it, show it, keep it on the fridge. Back to Sight Words (Class 29).