Words for Your Home
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words for things in different rooms.
- Talk about where things are in your house.
- Describe your favorite room.
Key Words:
Let’s learn some words for things we find in our homes:
Bedroom:
- Bed: Where you sleep.
- Pillow: Soft thing you put your head on when you sleep.
- Blanket: Keeps you warm when you sleep.
- Nightstand: A small table next to your bed.
- Closet: Where you keep your clothes.
Kitchen:
- Refrigerator: Keeps food cold. (We can also say “fridge”.)
- Stove: You cook food on it.
- Sink: Where you wash dishes.
- Table: Where you eat.
- Chair: You sit on it.
Living Room:
- Sofa: A big, comfortable chair. (We can also say “couch”.)
- Television: You watch shows on it. (We can also say “TV”.)
- Lamp: Gives light.
- Carpet: Soft thing on the floor.
Bathroom:
- Toilet: Where you go to the bathroom.
- Sink: Where you wash your hands and face.
- Shower: Where you wash your body.
- Towel: You dry yourself with it.
Where Is It?
We use special words to say where things are.
- In: The milk is in the refrigerator.
- On: The book is on the table.
- Under: The cat is under the bed.
- Next to: The lamp is next to the sofa.
- Behind: The ball is behind the door.
Let’s Talk!
- What’s your favorite room in your house? Why do you like it?
- Can you describe your bedroom? What’s in it?
- Where is the refrigerator in your kitchen? Is it next to the stove or the sink?
Let’s Draw!
Draw a picture of your favorite room. Label the things in the room using the new words you learned.
Game: “I Spy”
Play a game of “I Spy” with a friend or family member. Say, “I spy with my little eye something that is (color) and is (shape).” The other person has to guess what you’re looking at. Use the words you learned today!
Homework:
Write five sentences about your home. Use the new words and prepositions you learned.
Example: The television is in the living room. It is next to the sofa.
Extra Fun:
If you can, look online for pictures of rooms in different houses. Can you find a kitchen with a big refrigerator? Or a living room with a colorful carpet?
