Family Show and Tell
Here's What To Do
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Have a family show and tell where each family member shares about something special to them.
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As each family describes their item, encourage them to use possessive words like “my” or “mine.”
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Try making family “show and tell” a regular routine, giving family members a chance to listen and learn about one another.
Put PEER Into Action
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Pause:
- Smile and say something kind to each other like, “I can’t wait to see what you will show us!”
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Engage:
- “Each of us will show and describe something that is very special to us.”
- “What will you show us?”
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Encourage:
- Have someone else go first so your child can get an understanding of how to describe their item and use terms like “my” or “mine.”
- Ask guiding questions to help your child share additional details. They can also respond using gestures if they don’t want to speak.
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Reflect:
- “Why did you choose to share about ____? Why is it special to you?”
Not quite ready?
Help your child to describe their item while they use gestures or simple words and phrases.
Ready for more?
Ask follow-up questions to encourage your child to use different tenses and types of words as they respond. For example, “How did you use it yesterday?”
As your child masters this skill...
They will use possessive, plural, present and past tense and present progressive verbs when communicating.