Phonics: "ea" usually says E, but here it is shorter. There are not many words like that.
Here is a story to enjoy.
Can your children tell you some other words with a short short vowel sound for "ea"?
Once you find one, think of rhyming words.
Ex. health...wealth...stealth feather...weather
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You can play tic-tac-toe to see who can think of more "ea" words with a short e sound.
Write...Write a poem. Start each line with the letter shown.
EXAMPLE:
Enjoying
All the
Rhythmic sounds,
Tranquil sights, and
Humbling majesty of nature.
Talk and listen...Look at this with your family. What is good?What is not good? Talk together. Ask why.
What should you do? What shouldn't you do? Listen to these sentences and choose the correct pictures.
Look at this. What do you think of these small homes? What does your family think?
Read...Here is a list of 40 things you can do for the earth. What can your family do? What ideas are easy? What ideas are difficult?
Here is a story about Earth Day.
Now make a plan. What can you do today for the earth?
Will you plant a flower? Will you feed the birds? Will you walk through the park and pick up trash? Make a plan and share a picture of your work.