Successful second language learning depends on the development of the child’s native language.The following inexpensive activities are suggestions for parents to do with their child to develop their child’s first language.An effective activity depends on how much language is used during that activity, so you want activities that promote as much language as possible. Use as much language as they can during each activity.You can also suggest that they incorporate grade level skills during activities.For example, for kindergarten students, parents can practice counting or the beginning sound of a fall item.
Visit an apple orchard and go apple picking.
Bake a pie or apple crisp.
Make caramel apples.
Examine the parts of an apple and/or pumpkin.Compare and contrast both.
Collect, examine, and compare and contrast leaves.
Go on a nature walk and collect fall items.Discuss and compare andcontrast your fall treasures.
Visit a pumpkin patch.
Carve and decorate pumpkins.
Go on a hay ride.
Play “I Spy” during a nature walk.
Attend a local harvest festival.
Read autumn-themed children’s books.
Visit a farm.
Drink apple cider.
Toast pumpkin seeds.