The coast opens ninth: a beach, a harbor, a lighthouse and an aquarium, with sea animals, boats and the things you take to the beach.
Kadoo opens its places in order of how early children usually learn their words, measured with the age-of-acquisition ratings of Kuperman, Stadthagen-Gonzalez and Brysbaert (2012), in which adults estimated the age at which they learned 30,000 English words.
Beach
In the beach, the Explorer asks for a thing and the child finds it in the picture. 45 words:
The beach words as a list: ocean, island, beach hut, beach chair, lifeguard tower, seagull, windbreak, seaweed, beach ball, bucket, shovel, sandcastle, sand mold, sieve, beach umbrella, beach towel, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, flip-flops, swimsuit, swim trunks, goggles, snorkel, flippers, surfboard, bodyboard, kite, frisbee, shell, starfish, crab, ice pop, ice cream, lemonade, water bottle, swim ring, water wings, beach bag, toy boat, sandals, cooler, water gun, whistle, picnic basket.
Print the beach flashcards (40 cards, A4 or US Letter).
Aquarium
In the aquarium, the Explorer asks for a thing and the child finds it in the picture. 45 words:
The aquarium words as a list: fish tank, sea grass, rock, bench, seal, stingray, lobster, pufferfish, squid, clownfish, shark, dolphin, whale, octopus, jellyfish, seahorse, starfish, crab, turtle, coral, shell, penguin, goldfish, koi carp, frog, toad, tadpole, snail, submarine, diving mask, snorkel, flippers, net, bucket, camera, binoculars, magnifying glass, alligator, otter, beaver, pelican, treasure chest, ticket, backpack, water bottle.
Print the aquarium flashcards (41 cards, A4 or US Letter).
Harbor
In the harbor, the Explorer asks for a thing and the child finds it in the picture. 45 words:
The harbor words as a list: island, ocean, ferris wheel, carousel, lamp post, bench, pier, railing, bollard, anchor, buoy, ship's wheel, ship, toy boat, canoe, oar, life preserver, life jacket, life raft, net, fishing rod, barrel, crate, package, lighthouse, seagull, crab, lobster, shell, flag, compass, map, binoculars, telescope, bell, rain boots, umbrella, ice cream, cotton candy, balloon, whistle, sunglasses, sun hat, popcorn, kite.
Print the harbor flashcards (36 cards, A4 or US Letter).
Lighthouse
In the lighthouse, the Explorer asks for a thing and the child finds it in the picture. 47 words:
The lighthouse words as a list: sky, cloud, ocean, island, railing, lamp, door, speedboat, jet ski, sailboat, ferry, cargo ship, cruise ship, fishing boat, tugboat, lifeboat, hovercraft, seaplane, rowboat, pedal boat, banana boat, parasail, paddleboard, orca, narwhal, beluga, walrus, swordfish, manatee, flying fish, puffin, albatross, foghorn, logbook, weather vane, whale, dolphin, shark, seal, turtle, telescope, binoculars, compass, flag, bell, life jacket, rain boots.
Print the lighthouse flashcards (40 cards, A4 or US Letter).
Practice them at home
- At the beach or in the bath, name the sea animals and the toys as you play.
- Draw a sea together: your child asks for a crab, an octopus or a ship in English and you draw it.
- Sort the flashcards into things that swim and things that float.
Learn them in Kadoo
In Kadoo, an Explorer says each word, a puppy shows where the thing is and a little hand shows how to tap, drag or color, so children who can't read yet can play on their own. Words they find go into their Backpack and come back on later days, mixed with new ones. Coast opens with Kadoo Full Access or Family Plus. Kadoo on the App Store.
