Our Favorite Words: Naming Daily Life with New Friends

Children wave, say hello, and meet the partner class through a short video call. They share their names and sing a simple hello song together.

Children bring picture cards or family photos of food, animals, and family, and name each one for their partner class. They practice saying the words and listen to the partner class say the same words back.

Children listen to the partner class say familiar words and copy their sounds during a shared video game. The teacher guides turn-taking so every child gets a chance to speak and listen.

Children show their drawings or photos to the partner class, say their favorite words one more time, and sing a goodbye song together. They talk about how it felt to speak with new friends.

Children show a picture and say its word in their home language and in English, then repeat the word after the partner class. Teachers gently model each word so children can hear the difference between their first language and English.