Teacher: “Children, let’s practice asking for things we need. Remember to say ‘I want…’ politely.”
Child A: “I want to pee.”
Teacher: “Good! You can also say ‘I need to go pee.’ Now, who else?”
Child B: “I want to go poo poo.”
Teacher: “Well done! Always tell a grown-up if you need the bathroom. What about drinks?”
Child C: “I want some water.”
Teacher: “Excellent! You can say ‘Can I have a glass of water?’ too.”
Child D: “I want milk, please.”
Teacher: “Perfect! Adding ‘please’ is very polite. Now, if you feel hungry…”
Child E: “I am hungry. I want a sandwich.”
Teacher: “Great job! You said ‘I am hungry’ first, then ‘I want…’. Who else?”
Child F: “I want an apple. I am hungry too.”
Teacher: “Wonderful! Remember: we say ‘I want’ for things we need, but always use kind words.”
Expressing needs: “I need to potty!” Asking for help: “Help me, please!” (zipping coat) Turn-taking: “My turn?” (at sink)
Interactive Scenarios
Comic Strip Creation Kids draw their routines with speech bubbles: “First, I get up. Then, I comb hair!”
Wow, you’re so good at roller skating! You’re doing great with your roller skates! Look at you go! You’re an amazing roller skater!
let’s pretend
Teacher: “Children, let’s use our imagination! Let’s pretend we are astronauts in a rocket.”
Child A: “Okay! I put on my helmet.”
Teacher: “Great! Now, let’s pretend to blast off. Three, two, one… whoosh!”
Child B: “We fly to the moon! I see stars.”
Teacher: “Yes! Let’s pretend to walk on the moon. It has low gravity. We bounce slowly!”
Child C: “I bounce like a kangaroo!”
Teacher: “Now, let’s pretend we see an alien. It is friendly! We wave hello.”
Child D: “Hello, alien! Let’s be friends!”
Teacher: “Excellent! Now, let’s pretend to return to Earth. Fasten your seatbelts!”
Child E: “We land safely. Home again!”
Teacher: “Well done! Using ‘let’s pretend’ helps us create fun stories together.”
What’s that? / What’s that sound/siren/noise? That’s an ambulance (siren). That’s the sound of an ambulance.
What sound does a duck make? How does a duck sound? Listen! What does a duck say? 常用于和儿童互动，语气更生动、拟人化 A: A duck quacks. / It says “quack.”
where do you come from? mommy’s tummy where does the rain come from?
Teacher: “Children, today we learn about ‘come from’. Where do you come from?”
Child A: “I come from mommy’s tummy!”
Teacher: “Good! Mommy carried you for nine months. Now, where does the rain come from?”
Child B: “Rain comes from the clouds in the sky!”
Teacher: “Yes! Clouds are made when water evaporates and rises high.”
Child C: “Where does the water come from?”
Teacher: “Water comes from oceans and rivers. The sun heats it, and it goes up to make clouds.”
Child D: “Where do apples come from?”
Teacher: “Apples come from apple trees! Farmers grow them in orchards.”
Child E: “Where do birds come from?”
Teacher: “Birds come from eggs! Mommy birds lay eggs in nests.”
Teacher: “Excellent! We all come from different places, like families and nature.”
Watch for sharp edges! Mind the thorny bushes! Be careful, you might scrape your skin!
Watch your step!
What What does the broccoli taste like? Is it crunchy or soft? Where The car went under the table! Where should we look? Which Which shoes should we wear today? The fast running shoes or the jumping rain boots? Let’s Let’s put on your sneakers! Let’s make a click sound with the strap! Would you like Would you like to wear the red shirt or the blue one? Should Should we eat the peas or the corn first? please Can you please point your toes in? Great Great! Now, let’s push your heel down.
Show me/Point to Point to the dog’s head. Show me the red car. Give Daddy a kiss. Kiss Daddy goodnight. Come over and lean on Daddy. Come here and sit with Daddy.
No answer, no cookies. No talking, no cookie! You have to answer Daddy first, then you can have some cookies. If you don’t answer Daddy, there will be no cookies.
We have biscuits at home, sweetie. You can have some when we get back. The biscuits are at home. Let’s go back and you can have one!
Use your words, please. No whining. Remember to use your words.
How would you feel if someone grabbed a toy from you?
I know you’re upset, but I need you to use your words. Can you tell me what you want?
Please don’t interrupt when others are talking. You can say ‘excuse me’ and wait for your turn.
The little girl, instead of walking properly, dragged her feet and swung playfully on her father’s arm, tugging it backwards and sideways. her father, feeling the constant tugging, looked down with a smile. He tightened her secure hold on her daughter’s hand and said in a firm but gentle tone, “Hey buddy, let’s try walking properly. If you keep pulling my arm like this, we might both stumble. How about we race to that next lamp post?
“Walking feet, please!” the father reminded as his daughter began to stroll aimlessly, then suddenly lunged forward with all her weight, pulling hard on his arm. He staggered slightly but regained balance. With a playful sigh, he stopped and knelt down to her level. “It’s hard for me to walk steadily when you’re swinging on my arm like this,” he explained. “Hold my hand nicely, and we can walk together safely. Okay?”
Please walk properly/normally. Honey, if you keep pulling my arm like this, we might fall. Sweetie, you can choose to walk nicely holding my hand, or we can stop for a moment to adjust. Walking feet, please. 好好走路哦！ Steady hands. 小手要稳一点 It’s hard for me to walk steadily when you’re swinging on my arm like this. We’re wobbling all over the path when we walk like this. I love holding your hand! But when you pull it down and back like this, it’s hard for me to walk steadily. Let’s try to walk together nicely, okay? I know it’s fun to swing! You can choose to hold my hand and walk, or we can go to the park later and swing on the real swings. You decide.
I see you’re trying to skip and walk at the same time! It’s tricky to coordinate. Let’s focus on just walking for now.
“Yes! You got me! You’re such a quick skater!”
That was a great catch! Now, it’s Daddy’s turn to catch YOU! Here I come!
(宝宝指着路边摊的草莓)
Child: Look, Daddy! Strawberries! I want strawberry, I like strawberry!
Dad: (蹲下来，和宝宝一起看) Oh, you’re right! Those strawberries look so red and juicy. Good eye! Do you want to buy a basket?
Child: Yes, please! Can we buy that one? (指着一个小篮子)
Dad: Sure, let’s ask the seller. (对摊主说) Excuseme, how much for one basket of strawberries?
Seller: Ten yuan per basket.
Dad: Okay, we’ll take this one. (付钱) Here you go. Thank you!
Dad: (把篮子递给宝宝) Here is your basket of strawberries. Can you say thank you?
Child: Thank you!
Dad: You’re welcome! Now, remember, we need to wash them at home before eating. They need to take a little bath to get clean and safe.
🚶♂️ 回家路上的对话
(走在回家路上，宝宝看着篮子)
Child: Daddy, I want strawberry now. I want to eat.
Dad: I know you really want to eat them, and they do look yummy! But remember our rule? We have to wash them first at home. There might be tiny dirt on them that we can’t see.
Child: But I like it now… (有点小情绪)
Dad: (理解地) I understand it’s hard to wait when you like something so much. How about you hold the basket for us? You’re doing a great job helping! Let’s sing our “Walking Home” song to make the time go faster. (或者) Look, is that a little bird on the tree?
🧼 到家后的清洗与享用
(回到家，爸爸带着宝宝去厨房水槽)
Dad: Okay, we’re home! Now it’s washing time. Do you want to help me wash the strawberries?
Child: Yes! I help.
Dad: Great! First, we put the strawberries in the colander. Then, we run cool water over them gently, like giving them a shower. We rub them softly with our fingers to make sure they’re all clean. (可以边做边解释) See, now they’re all shiny!
Dad: (将洗好的草莓放在小碗里) All done! Now they are clean and ready to eat. You waited so patiently, and you were a great helper. Here is your first strawberry! How does it taste?
Child: (咬一口) Yummy! Sweet! I like strawberry!
Dad: I’m glad you like it! It’s delicious because you waited for it to be clean. Would you like to share one with me?
Scene: Bath Time Fun
“Time for your bath, sweetie!” Dad says, settling the baby into the warm tub. After a quick play with rubber ducks, he gently turns the baby around and says, “Let me give your back a good scrub. You’ve got some dirt from playing outside today.”
Using a soft washcloth, Dad gently scrubs in circular motions. Soon, tiny grayish specks—a mix of dead skin and dust—start to appear. “Look at all that dirt coming off!” he exclaims playfully. “We’re making you nice and clean!”
Once the scrubbing is done, Dad picks up the showerhead. “Now, let’s rinse all the bubbles and dirt away. Close your eyes so no water gets in!” He carefully washes the loosened grime off the baby’s back, watching it swirl down the drain.
Finally, he wraps the baby in a fluffy towel and says, “All done! You’re so clean and smell wonderful!”
Bedtime After-Brushing Snag
(After finishing brushing his teeth, the child looks at his father with hopeful eyes.)
Child: “Daddy, I want a hamburger! I’m hungry!”
(The father, remembering past meltdowns, kneels down with a gentle smile.)
Dad: “A hamburger now? Let me check with your little tummy. It might have an opinion!”
(The father leans close to the child’s belly, pretending to listen intently.)
Dad: “Hello, little tummy? How are you feeling after that big dinner?”
(He pauses, then speaks in a playful, squeaky voice, as if the tummy is talking.)
Dad (as Tummy): “Ohhh, I’m sooo full! I had lots of rice, chicken, and broccoli! I have no room left! No more food, please!”
(The father looks back at the child’s face, speaking in his own voice again, gently but firmly.)
Dad: “Did you hear that? Your tummy says it’s very full and happy. It’s time for rest, not more food.”
(He gives the child a warm hug.)
Dad: “How about we read your favorite storybook instead? And tomorrow, if your tummy is empty and growling in the morning, we can think about a yummy breakfast.”
Dad: “Look! We took the wheels off your roller skates and put on a ice blade. See how it changes? On the ground, your roller skate wheels roll like a little car. On ice, this flat blade lets you glide and slide smoothly because it slips on the icy surface .”
Dad: “Also, balancing is different. With four wheels, you have a wide base to stand on. But this blade is thin and slippery—it’s like balancing on a narrow line! You’ll need to bend your knees a little more to stay steady .”
Dad: “And remember how you stop with the brake pad on your roller skates? On ice, we don’t have that. Instead, we learn to slow down by pointing our feet in a ‘V’ shape or sliding sideways gently .”
Dad: “So, wheels are for hard ground; blades are for icy slides. Ready to try gliding?”
It’s wonderful that your little one is experiencing the ice rink for the first time after roller skating! Here is a way you can introduce the new environment in English, keeping it simple, encouraging, and full of wonder.
A Warm Welcome to the Ice Rink!
“Wow, look at this place! This is an ice rink. It’s different from our roller skating park, isn’t it? Instead of a hard, smooth floor, the whole ground is made of a big, shiny sheet of ice! It’s like a frozen pond or a giant ice cube we can skate on .
Feel that cool air? That’s because the ice needs to stay very cold to be solid. It’s nice and refreshing!
See the special shoes everyone is wearing? Those are ice skates. They don’t have wheels like your roller skates. Instead, they have a thin, sharp blade on the bottom . This blade helps us glide and slide on the ice . It might feel a little slippery at first, but that’s what makes it so fun!
We’ll need to move a little differently here. Balancing might be trickier because the blade is much thinner than wheels . But don’t worry, I’m right here to hold your hand. Just like when you learned to roller skate, we’ll take it slow. Remember to bend your knees a little to stay steady .
Listen to the sounds! Can you hear the swish-swishnoise the skates make on the ice? It’s the music of the rink!
Are you ready to try gliding on the ice together? Let’s have some frosty fun!”
Key Tips for This First Visit:
Dress for Success: Ensure your child wears warm, comfortable clothes they can move in, along with gloves or mittens to keep hands warm and protected. Thick socks that go above the ankle are also a good idea to prevent blisters .
Safety First: For beginners, especially young children, wearing a helmet is highly recommended. Any type of helmet, like a bike helmet, will work to protect their head .
Positive Pace: Keep the first session short and sweet. The goal is to create a positive association. If they feel nervous, just walking in the skates on a rubber mat near the rink entrance is a great first step .
I hope you and your baby have a magical time on the ice
It’s wonderful that you’re thinking so carefully about how to nurture your child’s language skills! The phrase “Look that, Daddy” is a very common and developmentally appropriate attempt from a young child. Your instinct to gently model the correct phrasing and expand on it with a question like “What can you see?” is perfectly aligned with natural language acquisition techniques. The approach you’re considering is consistent with supportive language teaching practices.
Here is a breakdown of how you can respond, along with some practical scenarios.
💬 How to Respond Gently
When your child says, “Look that, Daddy,” the key is to first acknowledge the communication and then gently recast the sentence correctly, without directly pointing out the error.
Daddy: (Following the child’s gaze) “Oh, yes! I see it! Look at that!”
Rationale:You’re positively acknowledging your child’s attempt to communicate and correctly modeling the phrase “Look at that.” This is called recastingand is a very natural way to correct language.
Daddy: “What can you see?” or “What do you see?”
Rationale:This follows naturally from the child’s observation. Both “What can you see?” and “What do you see?” are perfectly correct and used interchangeably in everyday British English. “What can you see?” might be very slightly more common when asking about a broader scene, but you can use both .
Child: “Look that, Daddy!” (pointing at a bird) Daddy: “Wow, look at that bird! It’s so pretty. What can you see?” Child: “Bird!” Daddy: “Yes, a little brown bird. I can see it too!”
Child: “Look that!” (pointing at a picture of a bus) Daddy: “Great spotting! Look at that big red bus. What do you see on the bus?” Child: “Wheels!” Daddy: “That’s right! The wheels on the bus go round and round!”
Daddy: “Let’s play a game! What can you see in the basket? Can you see a blue car?” Child: (Picks up the car) “Look that!” Daddy: “Yes! You found it! Look at that blue car.
Here is a description of that warm and playful scene：
The curious baby reaches out with a tiny hand, grabbing the collar of Dad’s thermal underwear. The soft, stretchy fabric of the collar easily extends to a surprising length as the little one gives it a firm tug. A wide grin spreads across Dad’s face, his eyes crinkling with amusement. He lets out a warm, playful laugh and gently says, “No, no, sweetie, don’t pull on that,” as he carefully loosens the little fingers from the stretched-out collar.
The baby giggled, squirming as Mom gently held the washcloth. With soft, careful wipes, she cleaned around his little nose and chubby cheeks. Suddenly, a tiny, dried booger came loose and landed right on the cloth. Mom smiled, showed it to him playfully, and said, “Look! A little booger popped out. All clean now!” before giving him a warm, final pat with the towel .
Here is an English description of that scene between the baby and the father discovering the concrete pump truck:
The baby, wide-eyed with curiosity, pointed a tiny finger at a giant machine stretching its long, folding arm high into the sky. It was busily pouring a thick, grey mixture. The father, following his child’s gaze, looked at the impressive machine and realized he didn’t know its specific name. He then took out his phone to look it up. A moment later, he smiled, leaned down to the baby’s level, and said, “Look, that amazing machine is called a concrete pump truck! Its long arm is called a boom, and it’s helping to build the new walls over there.”
I redeemed my 160 points for an awesome toy. I swapped my 160 points for a toy.
After weeks of diligently practicing his inline skating, little Liam was thrilled to see his effort translated into 169 shiny credits. At the redemption store, his eyes scanned the shelves of toys tagged 40, 80, and 160. Without hesitation, he pointed to a magnificent remote-controlled car priced at 160 credits. “I want this one!” he beamed, proudly handing over his hard-earned points. His parents cheered, “Well done, sweetie! All those falls and get-back-ups were worth it.” As he clutched the coveted toy, Liam couldn’t stop grinning—already dreaming of his next skating adventure to earn more rewards.