Your Child Will Learn
Communication of words in different languages
Here’s What to Do
- Cut-out 4-5 pictures from magazines and newspapers or print pictures from the internet (picture examples: water, foods, facial expressions, body parts, animals, etc.)
- Glue the pictures onto chart paper or on sturdy cards your child can hold in their hands
- Write the name of the picture in English above it and write its name in another language below it.
- Use the chart or cards to practice saying the names of the pictures in both English and the other language
Put PEER Into Action
PAUSE
- Model mouth movements and tongue exercises with your child before beginning this activity to relax the mouth for different pronunciations
ENGAGE
- Talk to your child about places in the world where people speak the language that you have selected
- Ask your child if they have heard words in this language before and to share words they already know
ENCOURAGE
- When saying the words in the other language, point to the pictures and make sure your child can see your mouth and tongue movements so they can repeat your words correctly
- Your child may struggle with pronouncing words of another language and this is okay! Assure them that it’s not easy learning another language, but with practice they will get better.
REFLECT
- Ask your child what other words they would like to learn in the language you select
Not Quite Ready
Start with only 2-3 pictures that your child is familiar with and interacts with daily
Ready for More
Add more words to the chart or cards with your child’s input so they can learn new words they are curious about
As Your Child Masters This Skill
They will recognize and say the words of the selected language in real situations and scenarios
Time to Complete
10 minutes
Materials Needed
Chart paper, pencil, cardstock, pictures from magazines/newspapers/internet print-outs