wake up
I wake up.
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Me & my day · AGES 3–5 · WITH A GROWN-UP
Daily Routines
Little things we do each day.
Look at the everyday moments with a grown-up. Listen and try a comfortable pretend movement, or simply point. Families do things in different ways and at different times.
LOOK · LISTEN · SAY
Our picture words
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Audio plays only when you tap.
brush teeth
I brush my teeth.
comb hair
I comb my hair.
get dressed
I get dressed.
tidy up
I tidy up my toys.
read
I read a book.
Grown-up tip for this topic
Wake up means stop sleeping. Tidy up and clean up can both describe putting things away. Get dressed means put on clothes. These are phrases, so each card may contain more than one word. Reading with a grown-up counts as reading here.
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
Pretend a little routine
Pretend to wake up, comb your hair and read a book. Say one phrase at a time. Your child can point to a picture, make a gesture or choose what happens next.
Use gestures only. No real bathroom tasks, changing clothes or fixed order are required.
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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