This story uses simple words to help your child learn to read and build their vocabulary.

One word and two letters words:

I, a, am, my, to, it, of, do, go, on

Three letter words:

two, see, dog, the, use, big, dig, now, put, sit, top

Four letter words:

girl, eyes, bone, tick, hole, pile, soil, grow, does, hear, when, want

Five or more letter words:

cover, think, cannot 

READ WITH YOUR CHILD 

Enjoy quality time with your child by reading together. Your child will love books for life and learn better if you follow these ten easy steps.

1. Read with your child in a quite, relaxed setting such as bed time.

2. Make it fun by reading the whole story with expression. Aim for enjoyment of the story.

3. The next time you read the story, point to the words as you read.

4. Check for understanding by asking easy questions about the pictures, characters and story, but please do not turn the session into an examination.

5. Find something to praise. Be positive. Shower your child with praise.

6. Read the same story on many occasions.

7. Over time, encourage your child to try and read words or story to you.

8. Buy your child a variety of fun books such as picture books, comics, audiobooks and information books.

9. Show interest in what your child reads, ask questions and talk about stories you read in books.

10. Inspire your child to rate books highly. Let your child see you reading your own books.