Kitchen Market Adventure

How it works

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   Let's start by showing your child the items. Hold up one item, like an apple, and say clearly: '苹果 (píng guǒ) - apple.' Then ask: 'your child, can you say 苹果?'

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   Now let's practice a simple question. Show your child two different items, like a banana and bread. Ask: 'your child, 你要香蕉还是面包？(nǐ yào xiāng jiāo hái shì miàn bāo?) - Do you want banana or bread?' Encourage they to point and try to say one choice.

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   Now let's play customer and seller! You be the seller and your child be the customer. Hand your child the bag and say: '欢迎！(huān yíng!) - Welcome! 你要买什么？(nǐ yào mǎi shén me?) - What do you want to buy?' Encourage your child to ask for an item using '我要...' (wǒ yào...).

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   Let's practice polite words! After your child 'buys' something, say: '谢谢！(xiè xiè!) - Thank you!' Then prompt: 'your child, can you say 不客气？(bú kè qì?) - You're welcome!'

What this develops

• ◆Milestone
  Symbolic Pretend Play

  Thinkingprimary

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