Word list for first words users
bath, bed, chair, couch, cupboard, door, drawer, fridge, shower, sink, stairs, stove, table, toilet, TV, room, window.
toys
KMart & Big W have many doll house /small animal themed furniture sets.
IKEA has a very affordable set of miniature furniture and a ‘playboard’ house. You can use a cardboard box to make a ‘dollhouse’.
GAMES
1. Doll play
Use the furniture in the doll’s house to play out your words – doll in bed, close the fridge etc.
2. Treasure Hunt
Hide some ‘treasure’ around the house. Talk about where it might be – in the fridge etc.
3. Labelling
Use photo labels to stick on furniture around the house.
PICTURE BOOKS
A classic book with lots of flaps to look under and great location words to say.
Target examples – under the stairs / in the clock.
Where’s Maisy? & Where is Maisy’s Panda?
Similar to the Spot classic. Look under the flaps for Maisy.
Target examples – in the toybox / in the house.
The fox can’t find his socks. Lift the flaps to look for the socks on each page.
Target examples – in the chest / under the stairs.
What’s in the Witch’s Kitchen?
A fun book with pop up pages that can be moved two ways. You can look in and under things for the witch’s concoctions.
Target examples – in the toaster / in the fridge.
From the Charlie and Lola series. Sizzles the dog has hidden or got lost – can you find him under the flaps?
Target examples – in the kitchen / at the park