Our new words are brussels sprout, cayenne, stash, and cupboard.

The words come from the Rah Rah Radishes, which is about vegetables. Ask your child what the song was about. Listen to the song together and point out the words to your child.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsANZoWdCCA

Help your child learn the words.

Brussels sprout – the small green buds that grow on the stem of a plant that is a type of cabbage. Brussels sprouts are eaten as vegetables.

Cayenne – a type of pepper plant that is very spicy

Ask your child if they think cayenne peppers are spicy or not. 

Stash– to hide or store secretly. He stashed his money in the piggy bank.

Ask your child where they might stash their favorite toys. 

Cupboard  – a piece of furniture with shelves to store food, dishes, or other things.

Ask your child what is in a cupboard in your home. 

 

Congratulations, you are helping your child expand their vocabulary!