In Do We Have It?, children take turns reading three short conversations and write some or any in their blanks. The pictures support the sentence or noun phrase; the written choices show which language decision to make. Read the direction aloud and work through one example together. Adult support can keep an unfamiliar word from getting in the way of the skill being practiced.
Do we have any cups? Yes, we have some cups. Is there any water? No, there is not any water. Do we have any pencils? Yes, here are some pencils. Say a complete phrase or sentence before marking the response. Check that the choice fits the whole statement, then let the child try the next example with less prompting. Pause when needed and keep the printed text available as a reference.
These examples practice some in positive statements and any in negative statements or neutral questions. Read the entire sentence or exchange before choosing. This is a useful starting pattern for the printed examples, not a rule that covers every use of some and any in English. The follow-up asks: “Take turns asking about something you need. Use any.” Read the completed responses back together. If an answer sounds uncertain, point to the relevant subject, noun, or sentence type and try it again.
Find related activities in the grammar and sentences collection. The Spelling and Word Building set offers more supported written-language practice. Use a short part of the page when reading or writing takes effort, then return to the remaining examples later. A brief spoken follow-up using familiar words can help the child explain the same idea in a new sentence.
