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Beyond Singular: Exploring "These" and "Those" with Kids!
Once your kids have mastered "this" and "that," it's time to introduce their plural pals: "these" and "those"! These demonstrative pronouns are used when we're talking about *more than one* thing, again, depending on their distance.
"These" for many near, "Those" for many far!
Think about a basket of freshly baked cookies right in front of you. You'd exclaim, "These cookies smell amazing!" Now, imagine a flock of birds flying high in the sky. You'd say, Look at those birds!" because they're numerous and distant.
Fun Ways to Practice "These" and "Those":
Toy Sort:
Get a pile of small toys. Have your child sort them into two groups: "These" (toys close to them) and "Those" (toys further away).
I Spy" with a Twist:
Play "I Spy" using "these" and "those." "I spy with my little eye, these red blocks!" (pointing to a group of blocks nearby). Or, "I spy **those** fluffy clouds!" (looking out the window).
Nature Walk Observations: On a walk, point out groups of things. "These flowers are so colorful!" or "Those tall trees are magnificent!"
Consistency and real-world examples are key! The more opportunities children have to hear and use "these" and "those" in meaningful contexts, the faster they'll integrate them into their vocabulary.
- Michael.
"These" for many near, "Those" for many far!
Think about a basket of freshly baked cookies right in front of you. You'd exclaim, "These cookies smell amazing!" Now, imagine a flock of birds flying high in the sky. You'd say, Look at those birds!" because they're numerous and distant.
Fun Ways to Practice "These" and "Those":
Toy Sort:
Get a pile of small toys. Have your child sort them into two groups: "These" (toys close to them) and "Those" (toys further away).
I Spy" with a Twist:
Play "I Spy" using "these" and "those." "I spy with my little eye, these red blocks!" (pointing to a group of blocks nearby). Or, "I spy **those** fluffy clouds!" (looking out the window).
Nature Walk Observations: On a walk, point out groups of things. "These flowers are so colorful!" or "Those tall trees are magnificent!"
Consistency and real-world examples are key! The more opportunities children have to hear and use "these" and "those" in meaningful contexts, the faster they'll integrate them into their vocabulary.
- Michael.
