Lesson 39: High-Frequency Word “you”
Help Your Child Learn to Read the High-Frequency Word “You”!
What Will We Learn Today?
Today we’re learning the word “you”—a high-frequency word we use all the time when talking directly to someone. In this lesson, your child will learn how to read the word “you”, understand what it means, and use it in simple phrases and sentences.
How to Read the Word “You”
The word “you” has two sounds:
/j/ – like in yes
/uː/ – like in blue
Blend them together: /j/ + /uː/ = /juː/ → you
“You” is a high-frequency word that children learn by sight and use in daily conversations.
What Does “You” Mean?
We use “you” to talk to someone—like a friend, parent, or classmate.
Examples:
“You are kind.”
“Do you see the cat?”
“You and I will play.”
“You” tells us who is being spoken to or who is doing something.
Let’s Practice Reading Phrases
you and the cat
you and Pam
you in the van
you in the box
you at the mat
you and the kid
Have your child point and say each phrase. Then ask, “Who is ‘you’ in this phrase?”
Let’s Practice Reading Sentences
You get the map.
You zip to the top.
You can hop and skip.
You sit on the rug.
Encourage your child to read aloud with expression and fluency.
Let’s Practice Reading Connected Sentences
You and the pup sit.
You pat the pup.
The pup is on the mat.
You hug the pup.
You and the pup nap on the rug.
Comprehension prompts:
Who is “you” in this story?
What does “you” do?
How does the story end?
Make Your Own “You” Phrases and Sentences
Encourage your child to create:
Phrases
you are nice
you run fast
you can help
Sentences
You are my friend.
Do you see the bug?
You got the gift.
This helps them connect “you” with real conversations.
Color, Trace, and Write
Use worksheets where your child can:
Read and trace the word “you”
Write it independently
Match it to characters in pictures
Color scenes showing “you” in action
[Download the “You” Practice Worksheet Here]
Flashcards – High-Frequency Word Focus
Use flashcards with “you” in various sentence starters:
Examples:
You can…
Do you…?
You are…
Play games like:
Complete the Sentence
Say and Act It Out
Find “You” in the Sentence
[Download “You” Flashcards – Sight Word Set Here]
Conclusion
The word “you” is simple yet powerful—used to speak kindly, give directions, or ask questions. Through repeated practice in phrases, sentences, and fun activities, your child will learn to read and understand this essential word.
Ask your child:
“Can you say something kind using the word ‘you’?”