Today, we are going to learn about a special sound made by the letters ‘a’ and ‘r’ together. When you see ‘a’ and ‘r’ next to each other in a word, they make a new sound that is different from the usual ‘a’ sound. Let’s explore this fun sound!
The ‘a’ in the alphabet usually makes a short sound, like in the word ‘cat.’ But when ‘r’ comes right after ‘a,’ they team up to make a new sound. This sound is like saying “are” in a pirate voice! Can you say “arrr” like a pirate?
Let’s look at some words that have the ‘ar’ sound:
Now that you know the ‘ar’ sound, try to find it in other words you read. You can also practice by saying words like “car,” “star,” and “jar.” Remember, when you see ‘a’ and ‘r’ together, think of a pirate saying “arrr!”
Here’s a fun activity: Draw a picture of a pirate and write some ‘ar’ words around it. You can write words like “shark,” “bark,” and “yard.” Show your picture to a friend or family member and teach them about the ‘ar’ sound too!
Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be an expert at spotting and saying the ‘ar’ sound in words. Happy reading!
AR Sound Hunt: Go on a sound hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects or pictures that have the ‘ar’ sound in their names. For example, you might find a “car” toy or a picture of a “star.” Make a list of all the ‘ar’ words you find and share them with your classmates or family. How many ‘ar’ words can you discover?
Create an AR Sound Story: Use your imagination to create a short story using as many ‘ar’ words as you can. You might write about a pirate who sails to a dark island or a farmer who works on a big farm. Draw pictures to go along with your story and share it with the class. How many ‘ar’ words did you use in your story?
AR Sound Experiment: Try saying ‘ar’ words in different voices. Can you say “park” like a robot or “farm” like a whispering ghost? Practice with a friend and see who can come up with the funniest voice. This will help you remember the ‘ar’ sound and have fun with words!
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
“This vowel makes a short sound, but watch out for the letter ‘r.’ When ‘r’ is after a vowel, together they will make a different sound: ‘are,’ ‘dark,’ ‘park,’ ‘farm,’ ‘rye.’”
