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Week 03 · Th, Wh, Ng and Nk

Sound Hunt

Sound Hunt: th, wh, ng, nk
// More digraphs, and the endings ng and nk
⏱ about 15 min

Saturday: Sound Hunt

Oliver the Owl peeks out of his hollow.

"Sound Hunt day!" hoots Oliver.

"Find things with th, ng and nk at home."

  1. Th is the sound at the start of thumb.
  2. Wh is the sound at the start of when.
  3. Ng is the sound at the end of ring.
  4. Nk is the sound at the end of pink.
◇ SOUND HUNT
Walk around your home with your grown-up.
Find three things with th, ng or nk.
A sink? A ring? Your thumb? Say each word slowly.
HUNT CHECK
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
Which one starts with th?
Which one ends with ng?
Which one ends with nk?
Which one starts with wh?
SentenceTrue or false?
Thumb starts with th.?
Sink ends with ng.?
When starts with wh.?
WHY THIS EXERCISESink ends with nk. You can hear the k.
Draw something that ends with ng or nk.
For a grown-up
Show your child where the tongue goes for th.
Ng and nk are tricky. Say them slowly together.
Praise the try, not just the right answer.

Happy hunting! See you next week on the Sound Trail.

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