When you read and write each day,
There are some things you need to say,
Like "yes" when you agree with glee,
And "no" when it's not meant to be.

To make a word, you need to start,
With a vowel that plays a part,
A, E, I, O, U - they sound,
Like the breeze that's blowing 'round.

But don't forget the consonant,
The piece that gives the word a grant,
It's the 'p' in pie or the 's' in sound,
The 't' in cat or the 'n' in round.

A dot on top, a dot below,
Can change the sound, you'll soon know,
An 'i' and an 'e' make a different sight,
But together they sound just right.

Light up your mind and take a nap,
Dream about a world, put it on a map,
Each sound you make, each word you write,
Is a step towards your shining light.

Reflections

1. What are some examples of vowel sounds in words?
2. Can you name some consonants and the sounds they make in different words?
3. How can adding a dot on top or below a letter change the sound of a word?
4. How does reading and writing each day help you to reach your goals and achieve your dreams?