Grown-Up Guide: Let’s Talk!

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What to do

This picture helps develop your child’s Communication and Language by encouraging them to name foods, describe what they can see and use new vocabulary. It also supports Physical Development as children begin to understand healthy food choices and why eating a balanced diet helps keep our bodies strong.

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 a picnic.”

“They are putting food into the basket.”

“The fruit looks fresh and colourful.”

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

“A juicy red strawberry.”

“A healthy picnic lunch.”

“A soft picnic blanket.”

💬 3 questions to build language

“What foods can you see?”

“Which healthy food would you choose to eat first?”

“What would you pack for your own picnic?”

If no answer

That’s okay—keep modelling:

“I can see some fruit.”

“They are making a picnic.”

“The basket is full of healthy food.”

⏱️ 2-minute routine

🍎 Choose two healthy snacks from your kitchen.
🧺 Pack them into a lunchbox or small bag together.
💬 Talk about why each food is good for our bodies.
🌳 Enjoy your snack together in the garden, at the park or even on a blanket indoors.

Keep it short, warm, and pressure-free.