Notes for adults

Age 5 · 15 min · Medium

Name six fruits and write the missing vowel in each word.

Learning objectives

• Name the six fruits shown.
• Identify missing vowels in words with support.
• Write one vowel in each blank.

What you need

• Printed activity sheet
• Pencil
• Eraser

Safety notes

Use age-appropriate pencils and supervise the activity.

How to do it

1. Print the sheet and set out a pencil and eraser.
2. Invite your child to look at and name the fruits.
3. Point to F_G. Say “fig” slowly and emphasize the middle sound.
4. Write I in the blank as an example.
5. Help your child say the other fruit names and fill in the missing vowels.
6. Read the completed words together and celebrate your child's effort.

Teaching suggestions

• Name each fruit aloud if your child needs help.
• Point to the blank and say the word slowly, emphasizing the missing vowel sound.
• Offer two vowel choices if needed.
• Talk about fruits your child knows from home or the community.

Variations

• Make it easier: Write A, E, I, O, and U on a separate sheet for your child to use as a reference.
• Add a challenge: Invite your child to write the full name of one fruit on another sheet.
• Extend the activity: Invite your child to draw another familiar fruit and tell you its name.

Talk about it

• Which of these fruits do you know?
• How did you figure out the missing vowel?
• What other fruit would you like to draw?

What to look for

• Notice whether your child names the fruits, with or without help.
• Observe whether your child identifies the missing vowels.
• Notice whether your child writes one letter in each blank.