First Words Development Pack

Hold up an animal card and make the sound that matches it, like “The cow says moo!” Encourage the child to mimic the sound. For extra fun, line up a few animal cards and make the sounds in sequence for a “parade.” This playful activity strengthens articulation and introduces phonetic awareness.

Lay out fruit cards as if preparing a picnic. Pretend to "eat" the fruits and say their names, like “Yum, this is an apple!” Ask the child, “What fruit will you eat?” and encourage them to pick a card. This game boosts vocabulary, imagination, and interaction skills.

Use vehicle cards to create a pretend race. Say, “Vroom! The car is going fast!” or “Beep beep, here comes the truck!” Encourage the child to imitate the sounds or actions of each vehicle. Adding hand motions, like steering, connects language to physical actions.

Show a card with a pattern, like stripes or polka dots, and say, “Let’s find something with this pattern!” Encourage the child to look around the room or point to another card with a similar pattern. Add excitement by pretending to use a magnifying glass and saying, “We’re pattern detectives!” This activity sharpens observation skills, builds vocabulary, and introduces pattern recognition in a playful way.