This week your child is learning the words jam, spot, stain, and splatter. The word’s come from the book, Dog’s Colorful Day. Explain what the words mean and talk about them with your child.

Jam

Jam is a sweet spread made by cooking crushed fruit and sugar.

Dog with spot

A spot is a small mark or dot of color. Dog has a spot on his ear.

Stain

A stain is a spot or colored mark. This coffee spilled and made a big stain.

Splatter

Splatter is to wet or soil with splashes. Someone splattered paint all over.

Congratulations, you are helping your child grow a large vocabulary!