Expressing Needs Verbally
Imagine you are at school and your tummy starts hurting during playtime. Tell me exactly what sentence you would say to your teacher.
Example Response: "My stomach hurts" or "I feel sick, Teacher"
I have a big secret surprise hidden in my pocket! Ask me a question to find out what it is.
What is in your pocket?
My favorite animal is a dog because they love to run and play with me. What is your favorite animal?
Child names an animal in a complete phrase matching the topic.
When we are sitting in a circle at school and a friend is sharing a story, what are your mouth and eyes supposed to be doing?
Example Phrase: "My mouth is quiet and my eyes look at my friend"
Finish my sentence: A tiny little mouse is small, but a giant gray elephant is...
Big.
If you are sitting at the lunch table and you need someone to pass you the napkins, what full sentence should you ask?
Can you please pass me a napkin?
We are going to go on a fun trip in the car later today! Ask me a question to find out where we are going.
Where are we going?
Oh, I love that animal too! Tell me, why do you like that animal the best?
Example Phrase: "Because they are fluffy and fast"
If you have an idea to share while the teacher is talking to the whole class, what do you need to do before you speak out loud?
Example Phrases: "Raise your hand" or "Wait for my turn"
Listen carefully: 'Here is one cat. Now there are two...' Finish my sentence with the right word.
Cats.
Imagine you are playing outside on a hot day and you get very thirsty. What full sentence do you say to an adult?
Example Phrases: "May I please get a drink of water?" or "I need some water"
A special visitor is coming to see us tomorrow! Ask me a question to find out who it is.
Who is coming to visit?
Tell me about something fun you did during your last visit to the park.
Child stays on topic and describes a past event using a descriptive phrase.
If your friend says, 'I think recess is the best part of the day,' what do you think about what they said? Do you agree or do you like a different part?
Example Phrases: "I agree, I love recess!" or "No, I like snack time best"
If I tell you that a bird is flying above a tree, does that mean the bird is high up in the sky, or down on the grass?
High up in the sky.
If you are trying to zip up your jacket and the zipper gets stuck, what complete sentence should you say to ask for help?
Can you help me fix my zipper?
Imagine you see a little boy crying on the playground. Ask a question to find out what happened to him.
Example Phrases: "Why is he crying?" or "What is wrong?"
Wow, that sounds like so much fun! Did anyone do that with you, or did you do it alone?
Child answers the specific question about companions logically.
Tell me the rules for how we talk when we are inside the house or the classroom so we don't hurt people's ears.
Example Phrases: "Use an inside voice" or "Don't yell"
Tell me a whole sentence using the words: 'Dog' and 'Ball'.
If another child accidentally takes the toy you were using, what sentence should you say to them using your polite words?
Please give my toy back, I was using it.
Imagine I am holding a brand new toy that you have never seen before. Ask a question to find out how to play with it.
Example Phrases: "How do you play with that?" or "What does it do?"
If I say the word 'Sunny', tell me what kind of clothes you should wear outside.
Example Phrase: "Shorts and a t-shirt"
If someone says 'Good morning!' to you when you walk into the room, what are you supposed to say back to them?
Say good morning back.
What do you want to be when you grow up, and tell me why?
Example Phrase: "I want to be a doctor because I want to help sick people"