Everyday Objects Level 1: 60 First Words Flashcards

60 first naming words for toddlers, with audio in 9 languages

Everyday Objects Level 1 introduces the first naming words most children learn: the toys, food and household things they see every day. There are 60 words on 30 double-sided cards, each with a clear picture and printed label. Scan a QR code to hear the word, then a simple sentence: "Sofa. This is a sofa."

At a glance

• 30 double-sided jumbo cards, 60 words, 14.5 × 10 cm
• A different object on each side, each with its own number, label and QR code
• Five everyday groups: things I play with, things I eat, things I use, things in my home, things around me
• Only functionally useful words, chosen so children can use them straight away
• Audio: hear the word, then a simple sentence
• Sturdy glossy laminated card with rounded corners
• Audio in 9 languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi, French, German and Spanish
• Ages 18 months+
• Follows the developmental sequence of early language
• Chatterbugs app access code included
• Designed by speech and language professionals

Why these words

First words are most useful when children can use them straight away, to ask for something, point something out or join in. Every word in this deck is something a toddler sees, touches or wants every day, such as an apple, a doll, a spoon, soap or the sun. Learning words in groups helps children understand how things go together.

How the audio works

1. Go to chatterbugs.app and enter the code from your box.
2. Choose a language.
3. Scan the QR code on any card, or enter its number, to hear the word and a sentence.

In the app you can slow the audio down, replay just the word or just the sentence, and record your own voice as the model. Audio plays online, so you'll need an internet connection.

How to use the cards

1. Start with a few. Choose 3 to 5 cards from one group, such as things I eat.
2. Show, say, listen. Name the picture, play the audio and encourage your child to say it too.
3. Point and find. Lay out two or three cards and ask, "Where's the apple?"
4. Find the real thing. Match the card to the object at home: "Here's your spoon!"
5. Add an action. When your child is ready, pair a word with a verb: "Eat apple", "Throw ball".

Who it's for

• Toddlers building their first words
• Children who are slow to start talking, or using only a few words
• Children with speech or language delays, including children with autism
• Children learning English as an additional language, or a home language alongside English
• Parents, preschool teachers and speech and language therapists

Where it fits

• Next: Everyday Objects Level 2, more naming words to combine with verbs
• Use alongside: Action Words Level 1, first verbs to pair with these words ("eat apple")
• Use alongside: Answer What, naming objects by what they are used for
• Use alongside: Colour Match, a card game for learning colour names
• Better value: Early Learners Smart Bundle, six decks including this one, for less than buying them separately

Who made it

Brainy Bug Resources decks are designed by speech and language professionals with extensive clinical experience in mainstream schools, special schools and community clinics. Each deck follows how children's language actually develops, from single words to two-word phrases, sentences and reasoning.

Frequently asked questions

What age is it for?

18 months and up. It also suits older children who are still building their first vocabulary.

How many words are there?

60, one on each side of 30 cards.

Why are both sides used?

It gives you 60 words in a deck small enough for little hands, and each side works on its own.

Which languages are included?

English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi, French, German and Spanish.

Do I have to pay for the audio?

No. An access code comes with the deck.

Do I need to download an app?

No. Open chatterbugs.app in your phone's browser, enter your code, and scan the cards.