Hi there! Do you like learning new words? I do! Today, we’re going to learn a special word that helps us read and write. This word is “are.” Let’s have some fun with it!
Can you say the word “are”? Great! Now, let’s spell it together: A-R-E. Awesome job!
Let’s see how we can use the word “are” in sentences. Here are some examples:
“Are you ready for school?”
This sentence asks if someone is ready to go to school. Can you think of something you get ready for?
“There are seven colors in the rainbow.”
Wow! Rainbows are so colorful. Do you know the colors of the rainbow?
“Gorillas are strong animals.”
Gorillas are big and strong. What other animals do you think are strong?
“There are twelve eggs in a dozen.”
When we have twelve eggs, we call it a dozen. Can you count to twelve?
Learning sight words like “are” helps us read and write better. When we know these words, we can understand stories and write our own. Isn’t that exciting?
Now it’s your turn! Try using the word “are” in your own sentence. Maybe you can tell someone what your favorite animals are or what colors are in your drawing. Have fun!
Word Hunt: Go on a word hunt around your classroom or home to find the word “are” in books, magazines, or labels. Each time you find the word, say it out loud and use it in a sentence. For example, “There are many books on the shelf.” How many times can you find the word “are” today?
Rainbow Colors Game: Let’s explore the colors of the rainbow! Draw a big rainbow on a piece of paper and color it using the seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. As you color each section, say, “There are seven colors in the rainbow.” Can you name all the colors without looking?
Animal Strength Match: Think about different animals and how strong they are. Draw or cut out pictures of animals like elephants, ants, and lions. Arrange them from the strongest to the weakest. Use the word “are” to describe them, like “Elephants are strong animals.” What other animals can you think of that are strong?
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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I love learning sight words, and I’ll tell you why. They help me read and they help me write. So look and listen and use your brain. Let’s learn the sight word “are.”
Now you spell and say the sight word “are.” Let’s see some sentences with the sight word “are”:
– Are you ready for school?
– There are seven colors in the rainbow.
– Gorillas are strong animals.
– There are twelve eggs in a dozen.
I love learning sight words, and I’ll tell you why. They help me read and they help me write. So look and listen and use your brain, and learn the sight word “are.”
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