Mom: Wow! Look at all the toys on the floor. Did you have fun playing?
Child: Yes, but now it’s so messy.
Mom: That’s okay! After playing, we need to clean up. Can you help me put everything back?
Child: Sure! Where do I start?
Mom: Let’s start with the big toys first. Pick up the cars and trucks and put them in the toy box.
Child: Like this?
Mom: Perfect! Now, let’s gather the blocks. You can put them in this basket.
Child: Okay, I’m almost done!
Mom: Great job! Now, check under the table and couch for any toys.
Child: I found a ball under the couch!
Mom: Good catch! Put that in the toy box too. See how neat the room looks now?
Child: It does! It looks better.
Mom: Doesn’t it feel nice to have everything in its place?
Child: Yeah, it does.
Mom: Remember, cleaning up is part of playing. You’ve done a wonderful job today. Thank you for helping!
Child: You’re welcome! I’ll clean up next time too.
Vocabulary List
- Church [tʃɜːrtʃ] (noun) – A building used for Christian religious services.
Example: “We go to church every Sunday.” - Christmas Eve [ˈkrɪs·məs iːv] (noun) – The evening before Christmas Day, often a time for church services and family gatherings.
Example: “We go to church on Christmas Eve to celebrate Jesus’ birth.” - Carols [ˈkær·əlz] (noun) – Songs sung to celebrate Christmas, often in a joyful or religious tone.
Example: “We sing Christmas carols every year.” - Candlelight [ˈkændlˌlaɪt] (noun) – Light produced by burning candles, often used during Christmas services.
Example: “The candlelight made the church look beautiful.” - Priest [priːst] (noun) – A person authorized to perform religious duties in the Christian church.
Example: “The priest leads the Christmas service.” - Service [ˈsɜːrvɪs] (noun) – A religious ceremony or event, such as a church service.
Example: “We attend the church service on Christmas Eve.” - Silent Night [ˈsaɪlənt naɪt] (noun) – A traditional Christmas carol that is often sung at church services.
Example: “We sang ‘Silent Night’ at the Christmas service.” - Birth of Jesus [bɜːrθ ʌv ˈʤiːzəs] (noun) – The event that Christmas celebrates, the birth of Jesus Christ.
Example: “Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.” - Family [ˈfæmɪli] (noun) – A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.
Example: “Christmas is a time to be with family.” - Kindness [ˈkaɪndnəs] (noun) – The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Example: “Christmas is a time for love and kindness.”
Grammar Tips
- Using “I like” for Preferences
- Use “I like” to talk about things you enjoy or prefer.
- Example: “I like Christmas carols.”
- Example: “I like the candlelight during the service.”
- Asking Questions with “What”
- Use “What” to ask about things.
- Example: “What is the true meaning of Christmas?”
- Example: “What songs are we going to sing?”
- Using “Let’s” for Suggestions
- Use “Let’s” to suggest doing something together.
- Example: “Let’s go find a seat.”
- Example: “Let’s light the candles together.”
- Using “Remember” for Instructions
- Use “remember” to remind someone about something important.
- Example: “Remember to be quiet during the service.”
- Example: “Remember to thank the priest after the service.”
FILL IN THE BLANK
Mom: "Wow! Look at all the toys on the floor. Did you have fun ?"
Child: "Yes, but now it’s so ."
Mom: "That’s okay! After playing, we need to up. Can you help me put everything back?"
Child: "Sure! Where do I ?"
Mom: "Let’s start with the big toys first. Pick up the cars and trucks and put them in the toy ."
Child: "Like this?"
Mom: "Perfect! Now, let’s gather the blocks. You can put them in this ."
Child: "Okay, I’m almost done!"
Mom: "Great job! Now, check under the and couch for any toys."
Child: "I found a ball under the couch!"
Mom: "Good catch! Put that in the toy box too. See how the room looks now?"
Child: "It does! It looks better."
Mom: "Doesn’t it feel nice to have everything in its ?"
Child: "Yeah, it does."
Mom: "Remember, cleaning up is part of playing. You’ve done a wonderful job today. Thank you for !"
Child: "You’re welcome! I’ll clean up next time too."