How to Practice Language in the Kitchen
The kitchen is a wonderful place to practice language skills with your child. Consider all of the new vocabulary words you can teach in this fun and functional setting. Here are a few examples of words that you can model in the kitchen.
Action words: cook, bake, mix, measure, cut, peel, slice, spread, sift, strain, clean, wipe, wash, pour, serve, spoon, eat, drink, taste, touch, smell, see, feel, turn on/off, blend, sprinkle
Descriptive words: hot, cold, big, little, sweet, sour, savory, salty, bitter, colors (ex: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) spicy, slimy, wet, dry, delicious, yummy, gross
Common objects: plate, cup, bowl, spoon, fork, knife, napkin, table, chair, oven, microwave, stove, measuring cups, measuring spoons, blender, sink, toaster, coffee pot, refrigerator, freezer
Social words and phrases: dinner is ready, yummy, that’s delicious, that’s my favorite, thank you, no thank you, pass the _____ please
