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Day 1
le doudou
the comfort toy
Hand the comfort toy to your baby, then open your hand so they can give it back, alternating between giving and taking.
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Day 2
boire
to drink
Offer your child their cup or glass and use the sentences while they decide whether they want a drink or when they finish.
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Day 3
le lait
the milk
Hold out the bottle or glass of milk and wait for your baby to signal that they want to drink.
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Day 1
le jouet
the toy
Let your child choose a toy, play with it together, then include them in tidying up while using the sentences.
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Day 2
manger
to eat
Show your baby the empty plate and pat your belly to indicate that the meal is finished and everyone is full.
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Day 3
il y a
there is
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Point to an animal during a walk or in a book and wait for your baby to look before naming it.
Il y a means there is or there are. The expression does not change for singular or plural nouns.
Il y a un gros chien. There is a big dog.
Il y a des chats et des chiens. There are cats and dogs.
Il y a un gros chien. There is a big dog.
Il y a des chats et des chiens. There are cats and dogs.
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Day 1
le livre
the book
Point to the elements on each page and encourage your baby to show or name what they see.
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Day 2
tu veux ?
do you want?
Present two options and encourage your baby to choose by pointing, looking, reaching, or vocalizing.
Tu veux is used to ask what a child wants. Lequel ? means which one? when choosing between several options.
Tu veux ça ou ça ? Do you want this or that?
Tu veux lequel ? Which one do you want?
Tu veux ça ou ça ? Do you want this or that?
Tu veux lequel ? Which one do you want?
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Day 3
ouvrir – fermer
to open – to close
During everyday routines, let your child open and close safe containers, doors, or caps and name the opposite actions.
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Day 1
le manteau
the coat
Before going outside on a cold day, help your baby put on a coat and notice the difference between feeling cold and warm.
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Day 2
marcher (fonctionner)
to work
When a toy or device stops working, test it together, change the batteries if needed, and try it again.
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Day 3
l’école
school
After school, talk about the children your child played with and the activities they did together.
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