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Everyday Communication4 min read
Cooking + Communication
The kitchen is a fantastic, hands-on classroom for building language, sequencing and following instructions.
The kitchen is a fantastic, hands-on classroom for building language. Cooking together naturally weaves in new vocabulary, sequencing, following instructions and lots of shared conversation.
Stir language into the recipe
- Name ingredients and tools as you go — bowl, whisk, measure, pour.
- Use sequencing words: first, next, then, after that, finally.
- Follow the recipe steps together to practise listening and instructions.
- Describe textures, smells and tastes — sticky, crunchy, sweet, warm.
- Talk about changes: 'What happened when we added the heat?'
💡 Tip
Let your child be the 'chef' and tell you the steps. Putting them in charge of the instructions builds expressive language and confidence.
Best of all, you get a tasty result to talk about afterwards. Cooking turns everyday routines into rich communication moments.
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