pear
This is a pear.
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Home & play · AGES 3–5 · WITH A GROWN-UP
Fruit
More fruit to discover.
Look at these fruit pictures with a grown-up. Play the words, point to a familiar fruit and talk about what your family calls it.
LOOK · LISTEN · SAY
Our picture words
Tap Listen to hear the word and sentence. A grown-up can read them aloud too.
Audio plays only when you tap.
mango
This is a mango.
strawberry
This is a strawberry.
pineapple
This is a pineapple.
watermelon
This is a watermelon.
peach
This is a peach.
Grown-up tip for this topic
Fruit is often a group word: “I like fruit.” We say a pear but an apple. Apple, banana and orange are in the Food lesson. Watermelon is one kind of melon; fruit names and varieties can differ where you live.
LET’S PLAY TOGETHER
Listen. Look. Choose.
Hear or read the prompt together, then tap a picture. Take your time.
Picture 1 of 3
Point together, or tap a picture.
A lovely moment of learning.
You explored three pictures together. Now try the off-screen activity, or enjoy the pictures again.
Try the off-screen activity ↓NOW TAKE THE WORDS INTO YOUR WORLD
Draw a pretend fruit bowl
Draw two fruits on paper. Ask, “Where is the pear?” or name a fruit in your drawing. Your child can point, gesture or add a word. Take turns choosing.
No eating, cutting or buying fruit is needed. Use fruits your family knows.
Choose another topic whenever you’re ready →FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
You make the learning meaningful.
Stay with your child, talk about the pictures and follow their interest. Saying a word is optional: pointing, gesturing and listening are welcome. Use your home language alongside English.
How much should we do?
Choose just a few words to begin. There is no target score, streak or required finish. Pause for real-world play and stop when your child is ready.
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