ਸੁਣੋ।
Cup your ear and say: ਸੁਣੋ।
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Kids Level 1 · Lesson 3
Punjabi Actions at Home
Ages: 5–12 · Time: About 10–12 minutes
ਸੁਣੋ।
Listen first, then show what the word means. There is no need to get every word perfect today.
What you will learn
Today, you will listen for, say, and act out five useful Punjabi words you can use at home.
These are friendly, respectful action prompts that adults can use with children and that children can use while playing together.
ਸੁਣੋ।
Listen.
ਬੋਲੋ।
Speak / say.
ਆਓ।
Come.
ਬੈਠੋ।
Sit.
ਦੇਖੋ।
Look.
1 · Listen
Listen first
About 2 minutes
Today, we are learning Punjabi words you can hear at home. First, listen. Then show what the word means.
Ask a parent or caregiver to say each word and do the matching action. Watch first. Then try it together.
ਸੁਣੋ।
Cup a hand gently behind your ear.
ਬੋਲੋ।
Point to your mouth.
ਆਓ।
Open your arms or wave someone closer.
ਬੈਠੋ।
Point to a chair, cushion, or safe spot on the floor.
ਦੇਖੋ।
Point to something interesting nearby.
Parent guidance: Say one word at a time. Pause so your child can watch the action. Repeat each word once more. Keep it playful—the goal is to understand the word through movement, not to pronounce it perfectly.
2 · Say
Your turn
About 2 minutes
Listen, move, and say the Punjabi word with your parent or caregiver.
ਬੋਲੋ।
Point to your mouth and say: ਬੋਲੋ।
ਆਓ।
Take a step closer and say: ਆਓ।
ਬੈਠੋ।
Sit down safely and say: ਬੈਠੋ।
ਦੇਖੋ।
Look at something nearby and say: ਦੇਖੋ।
Try a second round. Your parent or caregiver can whisper one word, say one slowly, and say one in a cheerful voice. Do the action and say the word each time.
Parent guidance: Praise every attempt. Try: “Great listening,” “You knew that one,” or “Let’s say it together.”
3 · See / Read
Match the word to the action
About 2 minutes
Look at each Punjabi word. Can you match it to the action?
Ear or listening pose — ਸੁਣੋ। (suṇo) — Listen.
Child speaking — ਬੋਲੋ। (bolo) — Speak / say.
Open arms or walking closer — ਆਓ। (aao) — Come.
Chair or floor cushion — ਬੈਠੋ। (baiṭho) — Sit.
Eyes looking at an object — ਦੇਖੋ। (dekho) — Look.
Which word means listen?
Which word means come?
Can you find the word for look?
Parent guidance: Point to each word as you say it aloud. Your child can notice that Punjabi has its own script. There is nothing to memorize yet—this is simply a chance to see the words they are saying.
4 · Activity: Action Trail
Make an action trail
About 2 minutes
Place five simple picture cards, drawings, or objects around one room:
- An ear
- A mouth
- Open arms
- A chair or cushion
- Eyes
Your parent or caregiver says one Punjabi word. Move to, or point to, the matching picture. Then do the action and repeat the word.
ਸੁਣੋ। — Go to the ear picture and listen quietly for three seconds.
ਬੋਲੋ। — Go to the mouth picture and repeat: ਬੋਲੋ।
ਆਓ। — Walk to your parent or caregiver.
ਬੈਠੋ। — Sit safely on the chosen spot.
ਦੇਖੋ। — Look closely at a nearby object.
For younger children, ages 5–7
Use pictures and movement. Pointing, copying the action, and trying the word are all great.
For older children, ages 8–12
Take turns. Let your child say one of the five Punjabi words for the adult to act out. If they want to, they can copy one favorite word just for fun. This is not a writing test.
5 · Quick Game: Punjabi Says
How to play
About 2 minutes
This is a Punjabi version of Simon Says.
When your parent or caregiver says “Punjabi says” and then uses one Punjabi action word, do the action. If they say an English action without “Punjabi says,” freeze.
Try these rounds
“Punjabi says: ਆਓ।”
“Punjabi says: ਬੈਠੋ।”
“Punjabi says: ਦੇਖੋ।”
“Punjabi says: ਸੁਣੋ।”
“Punjabi says: ਬੋਲੋ।”
Challenge round
Listen for two Punjabi words, slowly:
ਆਓ। ਬੈਠੋ।
First come. Then sit.
You did it
You listened carefully and followed Punjabi directions.
6 · Two-Minute Family Practice
Use two of today’s Punjabi words during a regular moment at home.
About 2 minutes
Before sharing something interesting: ਦੇਖੋ।
When asking your child to listen: ਸੁਣੋ।
When inviting them closer: ਆਓ।
During a calm activity: ਬੈਠੋ।
When inviting them to repeat a word: ਬੋਲੋ।
Parent script: “Let’s use two Punjabi action words at home today. I’ll say the word, and we’ll do the action together.”
Great work
You can now listen for and use five Punjabi action words.
ਸੁਣੋ।
Listen.
ਬੋਲੋ।
Speak / say.
ਆਓ।
Come.
ਬੈਠੋ।
Sit.
ਦੇਖੋ।
Look.
Try the game again with someone in your family.
Parent note: This lesson is about listening, speaking, and understanding through actions. It does not teach Punjabi letter names or formal Painti yet.
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