What is This and What is That? - School Items Learning PDF for Kids WH

Product Details

This 11-page printable PDF provides an engaging and effective way to help children practice WH questions through common school objects.

Two school items per page: Each page contains one school-related object up close and the same object at a distance, reinforcing the concepts of “this” and “that.”

Clear WH question prompts: Each page presents a child pointing at an object, asking "What is this?", followed by an answer: "This is a pencil."

Distance-based perspective: The right side of the page shows the same object farther away, with a child pointing and asking "What is that?", followed by an answer: "That is a pencil."

Simple, distraction-free visuals: Uses clear, bright illustrations for easy recognition and comprehension.

This structured WH learning PDF is ideal for use in homes, classrooms, and speech therapy settings to encourage active participation and communication skills.

Educational Benefits

This WH question learning resource offers multiple educational benefits, making it valuable for early learning, speech therapy, and special education.

✅ Develops WH Question Comprehension: Helps children understand and correctly respond to "What is this?" and "What is that?" with structured, real-world examples.

✅ Expands Vocabulary & Sentence Formation: Introduces common school supplies, encouraging the use of full sentences when answering WH questions.

✅ Improves Cognitive & Observational Skills: Strengthens spatial awareness by helping children distinguish between objects that are near vs. far in a familiar environment.

✅ Supports Speech Therapy & Special Education Goals: Ideal for children with speech delays, autism, or other communication difficulties, providing a structured learning approach.

✅ Encourages Real-World Application: Since children encounter school items daily, they can immediately apply what they’ve learned, reinforcing language skills in real-life situations.

Instructions for Use

This WH question learning PDF is designed for flexibility in different learning environments, including home learning, classrooms, and therapy sessions.

Print & Prepare the PDF: Print in color for best engagement. If using black and white, encourage kids to color the school items as an additional activity.

Go Through the Pages with Your Child: Point to a school item and ask, “What is this?” Encourage the child to answer out loud.

Encourage Complete Responses: If your child only says the object’s name, guide them to use full sentences (e.g., "This is a notebook.").

Use Real Objects for Reinforcement: After completing the activity, show real school items (pencil, eraser, book, backpack) and ask the same WH questions to help bridge learning to real-world settings.

Use in Group Learning Activities: Engage multiple students by having them take turns answering WH questions.

Pair with Flashcards or Classroom Objects: Reinforce learning by placing actual school supplies next to the printable for hands-on identification.

Encourage Peer Interaction: Have students ask and answer WH questions in pairs or small groups, promoting social and language development.

Use as a Structured Therapy Tool: Ideal for children working on expressive and receptive language development.

Encourage Verbalization & Sentence Expansion: Help children move beyond one-word answers by modeling complete sentences.

Integrate with AAC Devices & Visual Aids: For non-verbal learners, use AAC communication boards or speech-generating devices alongside this printable for an interactive learning experience.

Activities Using the Resource

These interactive activities will help children practice WH questions, enhance their speech and language skills, and make learning fun and engaging.

Classroom Object Hunt (Real-Life Object Activity)

• Objective: Help children apply WH questions to real classroom objects for a more immersive learning experience.
• How to Play:
  • Gather real school supplies (pencil, notebook, eraser, ruler, backpack, etc.).
  • Place one item close to the child and another farther away.
  • Point to the near item and ask, "What is this?"
  • Encourage the child to answer in full sentences: "This is a notebook."
  • Then, point to the farther object and ask, "What is that?"
  • Guide them to say, "That is a pencil."
  • Repeat with different school items to reinforce learning.
• Skill Focus: Object identification, WH question comprehension, real-world application.

Matching Game (Printable + Real School Supplies Activity)

• Objective: Strengthen visual recognition by matching real school supplies to the printable pages.
• How to Play:
  • Print the What is This and What is That? - School Items PDF.
  • Spread out real school items that match the images in the PDF.
  • Show a page from the printable and ask the child to find the matching real object.
  • Ask "What is this?" while pointing to the printed image.
  • Have the child answer, then point to the real school item farther away and ask "What is that?"
  • Encourage the child to describe how the object is used (e.g., "This is a ruler. We use it to measure.").
• Skill Focus: Object matching, WH question comprehension, vocabulary development.

School Storytelling Game

• Objective: Expand language skills by helping children create short stories using school items.
• How to Play:
  • Select a school-related object from the PDF and ask the child, "What is this?"
  • After they answer, ask them to describe what it is used for (e.g., "This is a backpack. I put my books inside.").
  • Then, introduce another object at a distance and ask, "What is that?"
  • Encourage the child to connect both items in a short sentence (e.g., "This is a pen. That is a notebook. I use my pen to write in my notebook.").
  • This activity helps children form complete sentences and expand their vocabulary.
• Skill Focus: Sentence formation, storytelling, real-world language application.

Classroom Role-Play Game

• Objective: Reinforce WH questions through pretend play.
• How to Play:
  • Set up a pretend classroom with school supplies.
  • Play the role of a teacher, and ask the child, "What is this?" while pointing to an object.
  • Let the child answer, then swap roles so the child gets to be the teacher.
  • Encourage them to ask you the questions, reinforcing their understanding and expressive skills.
• Skill Focus: Role-play, interactive learning, confidence building.

Conclusion

The "What is This and What is That? - School Items Learning PDF for Kids WH" is a fun, interactive, and structured way to teach children WH questions through school-related objects. By helping them understand the difference between “this” (near) and “that” (far), this resource strengthens language skills, vocabulary, and comprehension in a practical, real-world way.

Designed for parents, teachers, and therapists, this printable PDF is ideal for speech development, cognitive growth, and early learning activities.

With 11 engaging pages, school-supply-based prompts, and structured WH question reinforcement, this downloadable WH learning tool ensures that children build confidence in communication and observation skills.

Download, print, and start learning today!