cup
This is a cup.
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Home & play · AGES 3–5 · WITH A GROWN-UP
Kitchen
Things for food and drink.
Explore these kitchen pictures with a grown-up. Listen, point and name something familiar. Pretend movements are welcome; you do not need real kitchen items.
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.
plate
This is a plate.
bowl
This is a bowl.
spoon
This is a spoon.
fork
This is a fork.
pot
This is a pot.
Grown-up tip for this topic
A mug is a type of cup, usually with a handle. Pot is used here for the cooking container with two side handles; pan and saucepan are other cooking-container words. Names and designs vary between homes.
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
Set a pretend table
Draw a plate, a cup and a spoon on paper. Invite your child to point to one as you name it. Pretend to set a place for a toy or imaginary guest.
Use paper or pretend gestures. No real cooking, hot items or sharp utensils are needed.
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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