Tidy Up in English

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   Cleaning up toys is a small routine that happens every day. If your family is learning English, use this familiar moment for a little practice.

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   At first, pair each action with one simple English phrase. Say “pick up” as you pick up a toy and “put in” as you place it in the box.

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   Name familiar toys and features as you handle them: “car,” “truck,” “circle,” or “triangle.” You can also contrast a “small car” with a “big truck.”

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   As the words become familiar, model short, complete phrases such as “Pick up the car” and “Put it in the box.” Let your child respond with a word, a sound, or an action.

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   Once your child knows several words, try using mostly English during this short cleanup routine so the language stays connected to real actions.

What to notice

• Repeats an English word after you say it Vocabulary
• Puts the toys away after playing Emotional & Behavioral Self-Regulation

Tips

• Do not require perfect speech or grammar from a child who is beginning to learn English. Respond to what they mean, then model a short, natural phrase they can hear again.

Developmental benefits

• Language: Using English during toy cleanup helps your child connect words with objects and actions and try more words through repetition.