Mom: Hi! How was your day today? What did you do?
Child: It was good. We had a science experiment in class. It was messy but fun!
Mom: That sounds interesting! What kind of experiment did you do?
Child: We mixed baking soda and vinegar to make a volcano erupt. It was so cool!
Mom: Oh, wow! Did you learn something new?
Child: Yeah, I learned that when baking soda and vinegar mix, it creates a chemical reaction that causes bubbles to form.
Mom: That’s a great experiment! Was there anything that didn’t go as planned?
Child: Actually, yes. At first, I added too much vinegar, and it overflowed everywhere!
Mom: Oh no! But I bet it was still fun. What else did you do today?
Child: After that, we had a break and played outside. It was a little cold, but I ran around and had fun.
Mom: I’m glad you enjoyed your break! Did you have any homework after school?
Child: Yes, I have a math worksheet to do. It’s not too hard, but I’m going to need some help with the last few problems.
Mom: I’d be happy to help with your math! Let’s go over it together after dinner.
Vocabulary List
- Experiment [ɪksˈpɛrɪmənt] (noun) – A scientific test or procedure to discover something new.
Example: “We did an experiment in class to see how plants grow.” - Chemical reaction [ˈkɛmɪkəl rɪˈækʃən] (noun) – A process where substances combine and change to form new substances.
Example: “The chemical reaction made the water turn blue.” - Overflow [ˈoʊvərfloʊ] (verb) – To spill over the edge because there is too much.
Example: “The water overflowed from the cup when I poured too much in.” - Worksheet [ˈwɜːrkʃiːt] (noun) – A paper or online document with tasks or questions to complete.
Example: “I need to finish my math worksheet before I can play.”
Grammar Tips:
- Asking about past activities with “What did you do?”: Use this question to ask about someone’s activities during the day.
Example: “What did you do at school today?”
Example: “What did you do after the break?” - Using “Did” for past tense questions: When asking about activities that happened in the past, use “Did” at the beginning of the sentence.
Example: “Did you enjoy the experiment?”
Example: “Did you play outside?” - Offering help with “I’d be happy to…”: This is a polite way to offer assistance.
Example: “I’d be happy to help with your homework.”
Example: “I’d be happy to explain it again if you didn’t understand.”
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Mom: "Hi! How was your today? What did you do?"
Child: "It was good. We had a experiment in class. It was messy but fun!"
Mom: "That sounds interesting! What kind of experiment did you ?"
Child: "We mixed baking soda and vinegar to make a volcano . It was so cool!"
Mom: "Oh, wow! Did you something new?"
Child: "Yeah, I learned that when baking soda and vinegar mix, it creates a reaction that causes bubbles to form."
Mom: "That’s a great experiment! Was there anything that didn’t go as ?"
Child: "Actually, yes. At first, I added too much vinegar, and it everywhere!"
Mom: "Oh no! But I bet it was still fun. What else did you do today?"
Child: "After that, we had a break and played . It was a little cold, but I ran around and had fun."
Mom: "I’m glad you enjoyed your break! Did you have any after school?"
Child: "Yes, I have a math worksheet to do. It’s not too , but I’m going to need some help with the last few problems."
Mom: "I’d be happy to help with your math! Let’s go over it after dinner."