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Unicorn vowel trail
Listen for the middle sounds in three short words and color a unicorn.
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The unicorn vowel page or paper and a crayon
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: Print the page, or write CAT, HEN and SUN in large letters and draw a unicorn face.
Adult's role: Say each whole word slowly, model its middle vowel sound and let the child point or listen.
Let's make it happen
- Listen as an adult says CAT. Point to the middle letter A and say its short sound together.
- Try HEN and SUN, pointing to E and U in the middle of each word.
- Color the unicorn and make up a story using one of the words.
Make it simpler: Try only CAT together and point to the middle letter A.
Clean up: Put the crayons away and keep or recycle the page.
Follow the child's interest. It is fine to listen, point or stop whenever they are ready.