How can I help
out preparing a meal?

Instructions:

1. Talk with your child about the meal you need help with. They can help clean rice, beans, peel, etc.

2. Choose a comfortable table with enough space and containers (if needed). 

3. Give your child oral instructions about what they need to do, then show them. 

4. Now it’s their turn, observe to see if they are doing it well.

Powerful InterACTions:

• Today we will eat _____________, how do you think you can help?

• Great! You are going to _______ (clean, peel, separate) 

• What details do we have to look for to know the ingredient is ready?

When the meal is prepared:

• How did you help us prepare this meal?

Language Strategy:

• Role of verbal comprehension in language learning (First verbal labels)