What Do You Do With? WH Questions & Functional Object Use – Printable PDF

Understanding WH questions is a crucial part of early language development, and one of the most essential types is functional object use questions like "What do you do with a spoon?" or "What do you do with a backpack?" These types of questions help children understand how objects are used in daily life, improving both language comprehension and critical thinking skills.

This 20-page printable includes 60 sets of questions and answers, each paired with engaging images to help children visually connect objects with their functions.

Designed for speech therapy, ESL learners, early learners, and special education, this resource helps children:
✔ Recognize and name everyday objects
✔ Understand the purpose of objects in different contexts
✔ Form complete sentences when answering questions
✔ Develop better communication and reasoning skills

Whether used at home, in the classroom, or in therapy sessions, this printable provides a structured and interactive approach to learning WH questions and object functions in a fun and engaging way.

Product Details

Format: Printable PDF
Total Pages: 20
Target Skills: WH questions, object function identification, sentence-building
Best For: Preschool, Kindergarten, ESL learners, Speech & Special Education

Content Breakdown:

• Each page contains 3 WH questions with corresponding illustrations and answers.
• Total of 60 question-answer pairs on functional object use.
• Example Structure:
  • "What do you do with an umbrella?" → "You use it when it rains."
  • "What do you do with a spoon?" → "You use it to eat soup."
  • "What do you do with a pencil?" → "You use it to write."

This format allows repetition and reinforcement, making it an effective learning tool.

Educational Benefits

This WH questions printable supports children in early language learning, critical thinking, and functional communication.

Key Learning Areas:

✅ WH Questions Mastery: Teaches kids to correctly answer "What do you do with?" questions.
✅ Object Function Recognition: Helps children identify and understand everyday items and their uses.
✅ Sentence Formation: Encourages full-sentence responses instead of one-word answers, improving grammar and verbal expression.
✅ Speech & Language Development: Strengthens expressive and receptive language skills.
✅ Cognitive & Problem-Solving Skills: Encourages critical thinking and logical reasoning when associating objects with their functions.
✅ Ideal for Special Education & ESL Learners:

• Supports speech therapy for children with speech delays or autism.
• Helps ESL students learn practical vocabulary and sentence structure.

Instructions for Use

Basic Use:

Show the child an illustrated object from the printable (e.g., an umbrella).
Ask the WH question: "What do you do with an umbrella?"
Encourage a complete sentence response: "You use it when it rains."
Reinforce correct responses and repeat with different objects.

Interactive Learning Activities:

Matching Game: Cut the cards apart and have the child match the question card with the correct answer card.
Sentence Expansion: Ask follow-up questions like:

• "When do you use an umbrella?"
• "Can you think of another thing we use in the rain?"

Role-Playing: Have the child act out using the object in the correct scenario.

Sorting Game: Group objects into categories like kitchen items, school supplies, outdoor items, etc.

Printing & Preparation:

Print in color for better engagement.
Laminate for durability if using in classrooms or therapy sessions.
Use dry-erase markers for repeated practice.

Activities Using the Resource

This WH Questions printable is designed to be interactive, engaging, and adaptable for various learning environments, including homes, classrooms, and therapy sessions. Below are multiple ways to use this resource effectively.

Basic WH Questions Practice

Objective: Help children correctly answer WH questions about object functions.

How to Play:

• Show the child a question card with an image (e.g., an umbrella).
• Ask, "What do you do with an umbrella?"
• Have the child observe the picture and answer in a full sentence:

• "You use it when it rains."

• Reinforce correct responses with praise and repetition.

✅ Skills Developed:
✔ Understanding object functions
✔ WH question comprehension
✔ Sentence formation

Matching Game – Question & Answer Pairs

Objective: Improve object recognition by matching items with their correct function.

How to Play:

• Print the pages and cut out the questions and answer cards separately.
• Mix the question cards (e.g., "What do you do with a fork?") and the answer cards ("You use it to eat food.").
• Have the child match each question with the correct answer.
• For an extra challenge, time the activity and see how quickly they can match all pairs!

✅ Skills Developed:
✔ Object-function association
✔ Problem-solving & categorization
✔ Fine motor skills (if using cut-out cards)

Sentence Expansion Activity

Objective: Encourage children to expand their answers and practice descriptive language.

How to Play:

• Ask a WH question using the resource.
• Once the child gives a basic response ("You use an umbrella when it rains."), ask follow-up questions like:

• "Where do you keep an umbrella?"
• "What other things do you use in the rain?"

• Encourage longer and more detailed responses.

✅ Skills Developed:
✔ Vocabulary expansion
✔ Logical thinking
✔ Sentence-building

Real-Life Object Hunt

Objective: Help children connect real-world items to their functions.

How to Play:

• Use the printable as a visual cue and ask the child to find real-life objects around the house/classroom.
• For example, if the card asks, "What do you do with a spoon?", the child should find a real spoon and demonstrate using it.

✅ Skills Developed:
✔ Practical object recognition
✔ Sensory learning
✔ Motor coordination

Role-Playing & Charades

Objective: Make learning interactive and fun by acting out object functions.

How to Play:

• Pick an object from the printable without showing the name.
• Have the child act out how they use the object (e.g., miming holding an umbrella in the rain).
• Other players must guess the object and say the function in a sentence.

✅ Skills Developed:
✔ WH question comprehension
✔ Expressive communication
✔ Social interaction

Conclusion

The "What Do You Do With?" WH Questions & Object Functions Printable provides a fun, engaging, and structured approach to teaching WH questions and everyday object functions.

With clear visuals, structured prompts, and multiple activities, this printable supports:
✔ Language Development
✔ WH Question Comprehension
✔ Object Recognition & Functional Use
✔ Sentence-Building & Vocabulary Expansion

Perfect for early learners, speech therapy, ESL students, and special education!

Download now and start practicing WH questions today!