Each day have your child choose one word from the list to learn. Encourage him to write it on his poster. Have him search for, and circle, the word in advertising fliers, take-out menus or junk mail. Write him a note and include the word as many times as you can. Try to identify which phonetic spellings your son needs to learn.
Children usually learn the sounds in a predictable pattern.
Short vowel sounds are much more difficult and many children do not master these until second grade. Suggest your child write an imaginary shopping list. Write a phonetic sound at the top of the paper. Tell your son that he can write any word on his list that contains the phonetic sound. Of course these suggestions are very general.