Preschool Reading Success in Just 5 Minutes a Day (4 page)

COLORS- CREAM, CHOCOLATE

Draw a capital D saying here is a big stick
"l" with a big bump on it or it has a half of a big circle on a
stick. The little kid "d” is a stick 'l" with a little bump on the
other side of the stick like this ( as they watch you draw it.)

The name of the letter is D, and the D
makes the noise of da dada. Repeat the sound of D. Say I am thinking of some D
words. DING DONG, is that the DOORBELL?  Hot DIGGITY DOG, DADDY. This is a
beautifully DAY! You are my DARLING DAUGHTER, rub a DUB DUB...Where is your
DUCKY? You are DAZZLING, let’s go DOWNSTAIRS, let’s go DIG in the garden, where
is your DOLLHOUSE? Would you like a DRINK of water? Get DRESSED. Let's go for a
DRIVE to get a DELICIOUS DINNER. Is it DARK outside? The sun has gone DOWN.
This DESK is DUSTY, are your shoes DIRTY?  Let's DOODLE...can you connect the
DOTS? DIG DEEP in your pocket for some DIMES. What’s for DESSERT?  Have you
DISAPPEARED? Are you DOWNSTAIRS? You are almost able to DRESS yourself.  DO you
feel DROWSY? DID you DREAM last night? What DAY is today? Where is my
DICTIONARY? Let’s DRAW. I love DAISIES, DAFFODILS. This is DELICIOUS and
DELIGHTFUL Let’s DO the DISHES. Let's play DOMINOES. DUNKIN DOUGHNUTS... DA
DADA what else starts with the letter D? DUMP truck......do you hear the DA DA
sound? Tickle time...Take it nice and slow...You are DOING fabulous DAHLING.
Let’s DANCE! This is DELIGHTFUL...Sweet DREAMS.

PHUNNY NAMES: DONALD DUCK, DAISY, DAFFY
DUCK, DOODLES, DIMPLES, DUMBO, DISNEYLAND, DIXIE, DIZZY

ANIMALS: DOGS, DUCKS, DINOSAURS, DONKEY, 
DOLPHINS.

FOODS: DRUMSTICKS, DOUBLE DIP ice cream
cones, cookie DOUGH, DILL pickles, DATE nut bread, DRESSING for your salad,
DOUGHNUTS, DESSERT , DUMPLINGS, DRINK of water, DINNER

Draw a capital E and say here is a stick l
with three little sticks going across it.....one, two, and three ...perfect.
The little "e" is almost a circle with a little line in the middle.

The noise that this letter makes is eaea
ea. Listen while I think of some E words...

Let me see.....hmmm we are ENJOYING
ourselves with these words. How about EXCITING, EGGS, ELEPHANT, ELF. There are
so many E words. Letters in the mailbox come in ENVELOPES. Let us do some
EXERCISES. Where shall we EXPLORE today? Shall we take the ELEVATOR or the
ESCALATOR? Is this the ENTRANCE? Can you say "ea"
Marvelous!!!!...tickle time. What are some more E words? You are ENERGETIC and
very ENTERTAINING. Are you ENJOYING EVERYTHING today? I am too. EXTRA scrambled
EGGS for you?  EXCELLENT....I love you EVERYDAY. You have cute EARS...the
ENGINE in the car is here....do you want to see? Open up the hood to show him.
I am EXPLODING with happiness. You are an EARLY bird this morning.  Is your
tummy EMPTY? Mine too. Let's EAT. An ENGINEER drives the train. Some ESKIMOS
live in igloos. When is EASTER Sunday? You are very ENTHUSIASTIC! You did an
EXCELLENT job! E sounding words.... EARRINGS, EASEL, EAT, EVEN, ELEVEN, EASY,
EEL, ERASER, EARS......There are a number of exceptions with the "e"
sound, but these will do for now. Remember to not rush or have too many
expectations on how quickly this all will take hold. Just keep at it. It is
amazing how easily they learn at this age. Never be in a hurry or seem upset or
frustrated.

NAMES: ELMO, ELMER, AUNTIE EM. ELWOOD,
EASTER BUNNY, 

ANIMALS: ELEPHANTS, EAGLES, EELS, ELKS

FOODS: EGGS, ENCHILADAS, ENGLISH MUFFINS,
EVAPORATED MILK, EGGPLANT

COLORS: EMERALD GREEN, EBONY

At some point you can start sounding out
with your babe, the letters and words that appear every day whether on a cereal
box, a magazine, a newspaper or the sign on the side of a passing truck. He
will see and recognize some of the letters and the noise that they make. He
won't get all of the letters, but this will be a great beginning and learning
opportunity for further progress which is coming. Tell him that reading is just
like putting together a jig saw puzzle. It is fun and it is so easy. Why not
check out the comic pages in the Sunday paper. Sound out a few of the words.
With every success, show him how happy and proud you are. Say " you are
learning so quickly, what a smart boy/girl, I am so proud of you, you are
amazing etc." The next day and remember that there is no rush.  You can
start on a new letter. Remember that just a few minutes a day are all that is
needed. Don't let this become tedious or expect too much too soon. They know
when you are frustrated or aggravated......NEVER let it get to this point.  It
is so fun and endearing to see them learn. They can do this.

Let’s sound out the words...B-E-D, D-A-D,
D-A-B, C-A-B? Tell her to put the sounds together...it's just like a puzzle.
Ba-eh-da...Da ah da...Say it again and blend the sounds....Have her say the
word...Be-eh-da....BED! DAD. She is reading!!!!! Tell her with great joy....YOU
ARE READING!!! …See how easy it is….Be patient and do this blending slowly.
When successful…many HUGS AND KISSES!!!

.Let's tell grandmother and your
father.....YOU ARE READING.....Isn't this fun???? You are one smart kid!!!
Let's try the word....CAB....Ca-ah-ba...again...Ca-ah-ba...CAB!!!YES!!!! This
is so fun and so easy!!!

A-D-D….ah-da-da~~~~~ADD …EXCELLENT

Now, don't hurry......take it
easy.....There is plenty of time for this....and for success....Are you having
a wonderful time?  I hope so.

Children this age are darling and so
loving. They get into mischief when they are not being stimulated, calmly
challenged, or have things that are not interesting to them. They are just
beginning to understand language and speaking, and this must be encouraged.

Very young children love to sit next to you
and have your undivided, loving, and calm attention, and this is a great reason
to do so. Wrap your arms around them.  In a few years they will want to be
running outside in more active pursuits, so now is the time. This is such a
confidence builder and a fabulous background for their coming school years. Do
not press hard or have a disciplinary attitude at all. Just teach one or two
letter sounds at a time ....for a day or for a week. Stop just before they lose
interest so that they look forward to the next time. And occasionally comment
on words that you are teaching throughout the day in casual situations. Yes,
there is a car.......ca caca car. That is a "C" word, isn't it? Very
good. If he gets bored or distracted, stop immediately and drop the subject for
a few days. There is no deadline for learning. Remember this is learning
emphasized by a lot of fun. You can read the “Phunny Stories” before they go to
bed or anytime …Say use your imagination when I read them to you.,….Imagine
them…They will love this, and the stories are funny…Ask her, “Which story is
your favorite?”.

Sesame Street is a great adjunct to this as
they demonstrate words in a fun way with a phonetic emphasis. And there are
other TV programs that do the same, but this is the work that will work and
stick.

Are you noticing that your connection with
your child is improving? While doing this, you will discover that you will have
more in common and you will be enjoying each other’s company. I loved this
part.

Here is a stick with two little
sticks....can you see one little stick is on the top and one other little stick
is in the middle. This is called "F." Can you say the name of the
letter? Fabulous...tickle time. Now let's see the little kid f is a little
stick with a little curve at the top and a very little stick through the
middle. Now we know that the name of the letter is F, but the noise that it
makes is fafafa. Can you say that?  Fa, fa, fa FABULOUS. Now I am thinking of
some words that start with the fafa sound. How about FATHER, FACE, FAMILY,
FINGERS. FUZZY wuzzy was a bear, are you FUZZY? FOLLOW me... What else can I
think of that starts with the letter F and says fafa? FIREWORKS on the FOURTH
of July, FROGS in a pond. FISH have FINS. Please put the FORKS on the table.
Thank you! You go FIRST. Your FRECKLES are adorable.  Let's play FRISBEE. Let’s
make a FORT. Shall we read a FAIRY tale? What is your FAVORITE FOOD? Let’s go
to the FARMERS’ market for FRESH FRUIT, FLOWERS and veggies. See the FIRE
STATION. Let us have FOUR FABULOUS FRIENDS over FOR some FUN. Birds FLY in the
sky, Your Dad loves FOOTBALL. Do we need FIREWOOD for the FIREPLACE? We need a
FENCE, FE FI FO FUM. Do you see the FLAG FLYING high up on the FLAGPOLE? Let’s
go out to the FARM. You are my best FRIEND. We are having FUN today!! It is
FREEZING cold in here. I need your FLUFFY blanket...FOLLOW me. Are your
FINGERNAILS clean? You are a FAST learner. It is FIVE o'clock, and I need to
FIX dinner. Are we FINISHED? FAREWELL

NAMES: FLUFFY, FROSTY, FOXY, FRECKLES

ANIMALS: FISH, FLAMINGO, FROGS, FLYING FISH

FOODS: FRESH FRUIT, FROSTING, FRENCH FRIES,
FROZEN FOOD, FRENCH TOAST, FRITOS, FLAN, FRIED FISH, FLAPJACKS

COLORS: FIRE ENGINE RED

A G looks just like a C but with a little
table on it. See how it looks. The little kid g is a half circle with a little
tail connected to it. This is a fun letter. The G makes the noise of gaga. Let
me hear you say gaga ...perfect. When you see the G on a page you can
say....gagaI know a bunch of words that start with the gaga sound. How about a
GALLOPING horse, What GAME shall we play? Are you GIGGLING? GARAGE is where we
put our car, let's do some GARDENING (plant mammoth sunflower seeds), GIDDY UP,
let’s GO, Are you acting GOOFY today? These are GOOD books! Let’s GO outside to
play. Do we need GAS for the car? Please close the GATE. A turkey GOBBLES,
GOOD-BYE, GOD bless you. Is that a GOLD watch? You have GORGEOUS eyes, GOOD
job! GUMDROPS, GUITAR, You are so GOOD looking! GO-GO cart, GOOD morning, GOOD
night my sweetie pie, your Dad loves GOLF, This candy is GOOEY! Please GIVE me
the GLASS please; Thank you for the beautiful GIFT, And into the GL sounds I am
so GLAD that you are here, a GLASS of water for you?, where are my GLASSES?
Where is your brother's baseball GLOVE? Where is the GLUE? GR words you look
GREAT, GREAT to see you! You are a GREAT friend! You are GROWING fast, GREEN
light means GO. GRANDMOTHER is coming, please play on the GRASS, Please sit in
the GROUP, and let’s not be GRUMPY today.

NAMES; GOOFY, GUMBO, GIGGLES, GINGER,
GUMDROP, GUS, GOOGIE, GROVER. GRINCH

ANIMALS: GOLDFISH, GOPHER, GORILLA, GOOSE,
GOAT, GIRAFFE, GRASSHOPPERS, GUPPIES

FOODS: GRAVY, GRAPEFRUIT, GARLIC BREAD,
GRAPES, GRAHAM CRACKERS, GRAPE JUICE, GUM, GREEN BEANS, GROCERIES,

COLORS: GREEN, GRAY, GOLD

Now what words can she sound out now? How
about BED, DAD, BAG, FED, BEG, ADD, EGG, BAD. Just say the sound of each
letter, and then tell her to put the sounds together like putting a puzzle
together….one sound moves into the next sound and you are reading the word!!!

Sound these out with great enthusiasm. She
will get it…Be very patient and loving as you repeat over and over. This can
take awhile, but she will get it, no matter how long it takes as long as you
are not judgmental or impatient. Fully expect her to get it, and she will!!!
This is called READING….!!! How about it, kids. I love it!!! And keep going.

Find a beautiful notebook and write out
some three and four letter words. Check out my list at the end of this book.
Have her sound them out slowly...When she gets them right...big hugs and
kisses. Tell her that she is reading like the big kids do. Draw little stars
next to the words she reads correctly. Think of a reward….stickers, a little
bracelet, a little something.  Throw in some big words that she loves
too...flamingo and banana for instance. These are longer words that you will
read later. Check out flamingo pictures on the Internet....gorgeous pictures of
all descriptions esp. animals are at your fingertips, and they love to look at
them with you.  There are some pictures for coloring. Print out pictures of a
few of the words she is learning to read. Her world is expanding, and all under
the umbrella of learning to read. I feel very strongly that this program will
develop your child on many levels.

A big daddy H has two sticks with a little
monkey bar in the middle. That would be fun to swing on, wouldn't it? And the
little boy "h" looks a little bit like a chair, doesn't it? The noise
that the H makes a hae, hae, hae sound... Can you say hae?
Excellent...perfect!! Let me think of the fun words with the hae sound...I
know...HELLO, HOW are you? You are so HANDSOME!  Want a HAMBURGER? (When you
are in a hamburger place be sure to show him the word up on the sign) You are
great at HELPING me today, HOORAY!  Is it time for a HAIRCUT today? You have
such beautiful HAIR! HALLOWEEN is in October. Let's play HOPSCOTCH. Can you do
a HANDSTAND? Give me a HUGE HUG. This is HEAVEN! Shall we HUM? Are your HANDS
clean? Let's draw a HAPPY face. HONK the HORN on your car. Where are the
HANGERS? Where are you HIDING? This is HILARIOUS! Are you HAVING fun? Let’s dig
a HOLE in the garden. Bring the HOSE over HERE please. I will need a HAMMER for
this. It is HOT outside today. Want to play a HARMONICA? Dad is my HUSBAND. We
need to do some HOUSEWORK. I like to be at HOME. Let us draw HEARTS for
Valentine’s Day. Please HOP over HERE.  I need a HUG!!  HURRY please. Let’s
dance the HULA. Do you HAVE the HICCUPS? See the HELICOPTER? Are you HUNGRY? HO
HOHO, the HOLIDAYS are coming. I love HOMEMADE cookies. HERE we go down the
HALL. Let's play HIDE and go seek. I need another HUG!!!!

NAMES: HANSEL AND GRETEL, HONEY BEAR,
HUMPTY DUMPTY, HOT LIPS, HUCKLEBERRY HOUND, HARRY POTTER

ANIMALS, HIPPOPOTAMUS, HORSE, HUMMINGBIRD

FOODS: HAMBURGERS, HONEY, HOT DOGS, HUEVOS
RANCHEROS, HALIBUT

COLORS: HOT PINK

An "I" is just one long stick and
the little girl "i" is just a little stick with a dot on the
top.......see how this looks?