Cleaning Up After Making a Mess

This lesson introduces learners to the typical conversation where a child makes a compliment, and the mom responds. It focuses on how to give and receive compliments politely and gracefully

Mom: Oh dear, look at all this milk you spilled on the table!
Child: I’m sorry, Mom. It was an accident.
Mom: That’s okay. Accidents happen. But now we need to clean it up. Can you help me?
Child: How do I do it?
Mom: First, grab some paper towels from the kitchen.
Child: Got it! Here you go.
Mom: Good! Now, fold the paper towel and wipe the milk slowly. Start from the edges and move to the center so it doesn’t spread.
Child: Like this?
Mom: Yes, that’s right! You’re doing a great job. Make sure you get all the milk, especially near the edges of the table.
Child: Okay, I think I got it all.
Mom: Let’s double-check. Looks clean now! Thank you for helping.
Child: I’ll try not to spill next time.
Mom: That’s the spirit! Everyone makes mistakes, but cleaning up is important. You’re learning to be responsible, and I’m proud of you!

Vocabulary List

  • Accident [ˈæksɪdənt] (noun) – Something unplanned or unexpected that happens, often causing minor problems.
    • Example: “Spilling the milk was just an accident.”
  • Spill [spɪl] (verb) – To accidentally pour liquid onto a surface.
    • Example: “You spilled milk on the table.”
  • Wipe [waɪp] (verb) – To clean a surface by rubbing it with a cloth or towel.
    • Example: “Please wipe the table to clean up the mess.”
  • Edges [ˈɛdʒɪz] (noun) – The outer parts or sides of an object.
    • Example: “Clean the edges of the table carefully.”
  • Fold [foʊld] (verb) – To bend something, like paper or cloth, so one part covers another.
    • Example: “Fold the paper towel before wiping.”
  • Double-check [ˈdʌbl ˈʧɛk] (verb) – To check again to make sure something is correct.
    • Example: “Let’s double-check to see if the table is clean.”

Grammar Tips:

  1. Using Imperatives for Instructions:
    Imperative sentences give direct commands or instructions.
    • Example: “Grab some paper towels.”
    • Example: “Wipe the milk slowly.”
  1. Using “Let’s” for Suggestions:
    “Let’s” is a polite way to suggest doing something together.
    • Example: “Let’s double-check the table.”
  1. Using “I’ll” for Promises or Intentions:
    “I’ll” is used to express a promise or a decision made at the moment.
    • Example: “I’ll try not to spill next time.”

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Story with Missing Words

Mom: "Oh dear, look at all this milk you spilled on the table!"
Child: "I’m sorry, Mom. It was an ."
Mom: "That’s okay. happen. But now we need to clean it up. Can you help me?"
Child: "How do I do it?"
Mom: "First, grab some from the kitchen."
Child: "Got it! Here you go."
Mom: "Good! Now, fold the and wipe the milk slowly. Start from the edges and move to the center so it doesn’t spread."
Child: "Like this?"
Mom: "Yes, that’s right! You’re doing a great job. Make sure you get all the milk, especially near the edges of the table."
Child: "Okay, I think I got it all."
Mom: "Let’s double-check. Looks now! Thank you for helping."
Child: "I’ll try not to spill next time."
Mom: "That’s the spirit! Everyone makes , but cleaning up is important. You’re learning to be responsible, and I’m proud of you!"

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