Vowel Power

Robyn was working on a workbook page in which she needed to circle pictures that had the long “O” sound.  She had circled a picture of an elephant.  Over the years, I’ve learned my lesson – there’s often a very good reason for the way children answer, even if it would not appear so to the adult observer.  Sure enough ..

Mama (pointing to the elephant): What is this one?
Robyn (very matter-of-factly): An OH-va-lent.