KIDS ENGLISH

🎨 KIDS ENGLISH – DESCRIPTION SKILLS

🧠 1. What is Describing?

Describing means telling someone about what something looks like or how it feels. You can describe:

People (family, friends, characters)

Places (your home, school, favorite places)

Things (toys, animals, objects)

🗣️ 2. Speaking: Easy Descriptions for Kids

In speaking, kids will be asked to talk about simple things. Here’s how you can teach them to describe:

🔹 Describe a person:

Example Question: “Can you describe your friend?”

Sample Answer:

“My friend is tall. She has short hair and big eyes. She wears glasses. She is funny and kind.”

🔹 Describe an animal:

Example Question: “Can you describe your favorite animal?”

Sample Answer:

“My favorite animal is a dog. It is brown. It has long ears and a tail. It is very friendly.”

🔹 Describe a place:

Example Question: “Can you describe your house?”

Sample Answer:

“My house is big. It has a garden with flowers. There are three bedrooms. I like my house because it is comfortable.”

🔹 Describe a toy:

Example Question: “Can you describe your favorite toy?”

Sample Answer:

“My favorite toy is a teddy bear. It is soft and brown. It has a red ribbon on its neck. I sleep with it every night.”

📚 3. Vocabulary for Kids’ Descriptions

Here are some simple words to use for describing:

People

Tall, short, funny, happy, sad, kind, old, young, big, small

Animals

Big, small, fast, slow, furry, fluffy, cute, strong

Places

Big, small, beautiful, quiet, noisy, green, blue, tall, wide, colorful

Things

Soft, hard, round, square, colorful, big, small, light, heavy

🧩 4. Sentence Structures for Kids

Sentence starters that will help kids describe things easily:

This is…

It is…

I like it because…

It looks like…

It is very…

Examples:

“This is my cat. It is small. It has white fur. It is very cute.”

“My toy car is red. It is fast. I like it because it goes very fast.”

🎲 5. Fun Practice Activities for Kids

Activity 1: Describe Your Favorite Food

Ask the child to describe their favorite food.

Example: "I like pizza. It is round. It has cheese and tomatoes on top."

Activity 2: Draw & Describe

Give kids a picture to draw (like an animal, a house, or a toy).

Ask them to describe their drawing.

Example: “I drew a house. It has a red roof. There is a garden with flowers.”

Activity 3: Show & Tell

Ask the child to bring their favorite toy or book and describe it in front of the class or group.

Example: “This is my doll. It has blue hair and a pink dress. I love it because it talks.”

📖 6. Writing Practice for Kids

For kids starting to learn how to describe things in writing, encourage them to write short sentences about:

Their family

Their school

A place they visited

Example for family:

“I have two sisters. They are funny and kind. My father is tall and my mother is short.”

✏️ 7. Tips for Kids to Describe Better

Use simple words: Don’t worry about long words or complex grammar.

Practice with pictures: Show pictures of animals, places, or people, and have them describe what they see.

Speak clearly: Help kids practice speaking slowly and clearly.

Use actions: Encourage them to act out or use gestures when describing.

🎉 8. Example: Describing a Picture

If you have a picture, ask the kids to describe it:

Question: “Can you describe this picture?”
Imagine a picture of a sunny park with people walking and kids playing.

Answer:

“In the picture, there is a park. It is very sunny. Some people are walking, and some kids are playing with a ball. There are trees, and the grass is green. It looks fun!”

📦 9. Fun Practice Questions for Kids

What is your favorite toy? Can you describe it?

Tell me about your pet.

Describe your classroom.

What do you like to do on the weekend?

Describe your best friend.

💡 10. Encouraging Kids to Describe More

Use games and activities to make describing fun. For example, try a game like “I Spy” to help them describe things around them.

Praise their efforts, even if their descriptions are simple. Encouragement will make them confident!