English · Preschool
Name and Describe Familiar Things
Children grow their everyday vocabulary: they find familiar things by name, use describing words such as big, little, hot, cold and soft, and sort things into groups by what they are and what we use them for. A grown-up encourages the child to say the words aloud.
- 3 lessons
- About 35 minutes
- Words check: 4 questions
- Ways to answer: choose an answer, match pairs and sort into groups
What learners will discover
- Find familiar objects, animals and foods when they are named, including things that look alike (bucket, basket, backpack).
- Understand and use describing words: big and little, hot and cold, soft and hard.
- Sort things into groups (food, clothes, animals) and tell what an object is used for.
Lessons
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What is it called? 5 steps2 practiceabout 12 min
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Describe it 5 steps3 practiceabout 12 min
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Groups and jobs 5 steps3 practiceabout 11 min
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Words check 4 questions at the end
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