Today's new sound that we are going to learn is a special friend. It has two letters but it only makes one sound. It is the 'sh' sound.

 Parents: Look at the pictures below with your child. Say each object name, and ask your child to repeat the words after you.

 Parents: To help your child remember what letters are in our new sound, tell them this story: The horse says sh to the hissing snake. Now look at the pictures below with your child. Point to one of the pictures, and ask your child whether it is 'sh' or 'sh says the horse' Repeat a few times, getting quicker each time.

Now, practice saying these sounds.

Handwriting Time

In your busy work books, practice writing today's sound 'sh'. Don't forget to use the rhyme to help you!

Now, practice writing these sounds.

If you have a printer at home, you can print out the above worksheets, by clicking on the links at the bottom of this page.

Word Time

Can you Fred talk, read, the words below?

 Parents: Ask your child to write the following words in their busy work books.
Boys and girls, remember to use your 'Fred Fingers' to help you.

Words to write:  ant, dig, let.

Before we finish, click on the link below to read one of these books to your grown up.