Picture of the Week

Grown-Up Guide: Let’s Talk!

What to do

You say it first (Copy + Add)

“I can see a digger.”

“The builders are working.”

“They are building something.”

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👉 Then, depending on the age of your child, add one or more words:

“A large yellow digger.”

“A busy construction site.”

“Builders wearing safety helmets.”

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💬 3 questions to build language

“What can you see?”

“What is the digger doing?”

“What do you think they are building?”

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If no answer

That’s okay — keep modelling:

“It is a digger.”

“The builders are working.”

“They are building a new house.”

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⏱️ 2-minute routine

Look → Name → Add one word → Ask one question

Keep it short, warm, and pressure-free

Grown-Up Guide: Let’s Talk!

What to do

You say it first (Copy + Add)

Sit together and look at the picture. Let your child lead — follow what they notice first.

“I can see rain.”
“There is a big puddle.”
“The umbrella is keeping people dry.”

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👉 Then, depending on the age of your child, add one or more words:

“A large wet puddle.”
“A colourful umbrella.”
“A dark cloudy sky.”

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💬 3 questions to build language

“What can you see?”
“What happens when it rains?”
“What would happen if you jumped in the puddle?”

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If no answer

That’s okay — keep modelling:

“It is raining.”
“That is a puddle.”
“The ground looks wet.”

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⏱️ 2-minute routine

Look → Name → Add one word → Ask one question

Keep it short, warm, and pressure-free

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Grown-Up Guide: Let’s Talk!

What to do

Sit together and look at the picture. Let your child lead — follow what they notice first.

You say it first (Copy + Add)

“I can see flowers.”
“There is a bee on the flower.”
“The plants are growing in the soil.”

👉 Then, depending on the age of your child, add one or more words:

“A busy little bee.”
“Bright colourful flowers.”
“Dark brown soil.”

💬 3 questions to build language

“What can you see?”
“Where is the bee?”
“What do plants need to grow?”

If no answer

That’s okay — keep modelling:

“It’s a flower.”
“That is a bee.”
“The plant is growing.”

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⏱️ 2-minute routine

Look → Name → Add one word → Ask one question

Keep it short, warm, and pressure-free