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Activities to develop the pronouns 'him' and 'her'.

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These activities will help your child develop understanding and use of the pronouns 'him' and 'her'.

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Section: Early Years (0-5yrs) info; Primary (5-11yrs) info

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Communication area:	Grammar; Language Expression
Blank's Level of Discourse:	Level 2
Includes:	Activities
Suitable for:	Individual; Small group
Contributors:	anonymous contributors; Lryves
Date last changed:	May 12, 2021

Activity/strategy name and materials required	How to do the activity	Key principles for doing the activity and comments
Play with dolls A male doll A female doll 2 identical sets of items, e.g. toy food, counters, any small items.	1. Explain to the child that you are going to play a game that will help them learn 'him and 'her. 2. Set out the dolls and the items. Explain that you call the male doll 'him' and the female doll, 'her'. 3. Give you child instructions - e.g. give the cup to him, give the plate to her. 4. After a few turns, ask your child to give you an instruction using the word 'him' or 'her'.	Before woring on him/her, make sure your child can understand and use he/she - click here for activities to develop these concepts.
Him/her sorting game - printable him/her sorting game - click here	1. Print and cut out the sorting game resource. 2. Place the him/her cards in front of your child. 3. Explain that we use a word called 'him' to describe a boy and 'her' to describe a girl. 4. Lay out the object cards. 5. Give your child an instruction, e.g. give the teddy to her, give the pizza to him. 6. Help your child to put the card in the correct place if they are unsure. 7. After a few turns, ask your child to give you an instruction using him or her.