Curiosity: Asking Questions About Text

We'll practice asking questions about text today. Read the page aloud first while your child follows along. Then have your child try. If they stumble, smile and try the sound together. Repetition is the secret — repeat the same words across the week, not all in one sitting.

• pencil
• paper
• highlighter (optional)

Sing the alphabet together once, slowly. Then point to three letters in this room.

1. 1

   Listen: 'The cat sat on the soft mat.' Ask one question about the cat.

   Parent tip: Questions start with who, what, where, when, why.
2. 2

   Same line — ask one question about the mat.

   Parent tip: Encourage curiosity.

1. 1

   Ask a 'who' question about your day.
2. 2

   Ask a 'what' question.
3. 3

   Ask a 'where' question.
4. 4

   Ask a 'why' question.
5. 5

   Ask a 'how' question.

What is one thing you'll remember from this passage tomorrow?