How Do You…? Procedural WH Questions with Real Pictures (Printable PDF)

Introduction

Children are naturally curious about how things work, how daily tasks are done, and how to interact in social and functional settings. But for many early learners, especially those with speech and language delays or special needs, articulating how to perform an action can be challenging.

This resource—“How Do You…?” Procedural WH Questions with Real Pictures—is designed to help children answer procedural “how” questions using clear, structured responses. With 96 questions covering everyday routines, play activities, self-care, and more, the resource guides children to describe sequences of steps in a way that supports both language development and life skill learning.

Whether used in speech therapy, the classroom, or at home, this printable offers high-quality real-life images and easy-to-understand language to build confidence, clarity, and communication in young learners.

Product Details

• Resource Type: Printable PDF
  
• Total Pages: 32
  
• Questions Per Page: 3
  
• Total Questions: 96 unique procedural “How” questions
  
• Question Format Example:
  • “How do you brush your teeth?”
  • “Apply toothpaste, brush all sides of your teeth, rinse your mouth, and clean your brush.”
• Content Types:
  • Real-life routines (brushing teeth, getting dressed)
    
  • Play-based actions (playing hide and seek, kicking a ball)
    
  • Basic life skills (tying shoes, washing hands, packing a bag)
    
• Visuals: Clear, realistic photographs accompanying each question
  
• Answer Style: Step-by-step explanation using age-appropriate, simple language
  
• File Format: Printable PDF (compatible with both A4 and US Letter)
• Use Settings: Speech therapy, classroom instruction, homeschooling, ESL, special education, daily life coaching

Educational Benefits

✅ Builds Procedural Language

Children learn how to sequence actions and explain routines using transitional phrases like “First,” “Then,” and “Finally,” which are foundational for academic and conversational skills.

✅ Strengthens WH Question Comprehension

Supports understanding and verbal responses to “How” questions—a more complex and often overlooked WH form that is critical for both receptive and expressive language.

✅ Encourages Functional Communication

The questions are tied to real-life scenarios that children encounter daily. This allows them to generalize language to home and school environments, promoting independence.

✅ Enhances Vocabulary and Grammar

Each answer models correct sentence structure, verbs, and sequencing terms, helping children expand their vocabulary while learning to organize and articulate their thoughts clearly.

✅ Ideal for Diverse Learners

Perfect for:

• Children with speech and language delays
• ESL/ELL learners
• Students with autism or cognitive delays
• Children in inclusive or special education classrooms
  

✅ Supports Social-Emotional Learning

By exploring how to interact with others through games and routines, the resource also helps develop turn-taking, cooperation, and routine understanding.

Instructions for Use

1️⃣ Print or Open Digitally

• Print the 32 pages as a full workbook or individual sheets.
• Alternatively, open the PDF on a tablet or computer for teletherapy or screen-sharing
• Laminate pages for repeated use or use dry-erase pockets.

2️⃣ Introduce the Concept

• Start with a question like “How do you brush your teeth?”
• Show the corresponding image and ask the child to describe the steps.
• Model the correct answer if needed, then encourage the child to repeat or rephrase it.

3️⃣ Break Down the Answer

• Focus on the sequence of steps using prompts like “What comes first?” or “What do you do after that?”
• Use visual cues to help them recall and organize the process.

4️⃣ Practice Across Contexts

• Use this resource during morning routines, playtime, therapy sessions, or circle time.
• Reinforce learning by acting out the routine, using real objects, or asking the child to explain what they just did in real life.

5️⃣ Scaffold Based on Ability

• For early learners: Provide sentence starters like “First I…” or “Then I…”
• For advanced learners: Ask follow-up questions like “Why is that step important?” or “What happens if you skip a step?”

Activities Using the Resource

These engaging activities turn your “How” question cards into powerful tools for building expressive language, sequencing, and social skills. You can use them in speech therapy, home routines, classrooms, or teletherapy sessions.

1. Ask–Answer–Act

Objective: Develop verbal sequencing and real-life application
 How to Use:

• Show a card and ask: “How do you brush your teeth?”
• Have the child read or repeat the answer.
  
• Act it out using real objects or gestures in the correct sequence.
  
• Encourage full-sentence responses and time-order words (first, then, next, finally).
  

2. Draw the Steps

Objective: Reinforce understanding of multi-step processes through visual expression
 How to Use:

• Ask the child to draw 3–4 simple steps of a routine they just discussed.
  
• Label the steps together using phrases from the modeled answer.
  
• Great for classrooms, home practice, or occupational therapy crossover.
  

3. Role-Play Routines

Objective: Practice social and functional communication
 How to Use:

• Choose a card like “How do you play hide and seek?”
• Take turns acting out the routine while narrating each step aloud.
  
• Use this with other children or parents to reinforce cooperative play and storytelling.
  

4. Sort by Theme or Setting

Objective: Build categorization and flexible thinking
 How to Use:

• Mix cards and ask children to sort them into categories such as:
  • “At home” vs. “At school”
    
  • “Self-care” vs. “Playtime”
    
  • “Morning” vs. “Evening” routines
    
• Follow up with “How do you…?” prompts from each sorted group.
  

5. Reorder the Steps

Objective: Strengthen sequencing and reasoning
 How to Use:

• Read a full answer out of order and have the child correct the sequence.
  
• For example: “First you rinse your mouth, then you apply toothpaste…”
• Ask, “Does that sound right? What should come first?”
  

Conclusion

“How Do You…?” Procedural WH Questions with Real Pictures is a research-backed, easy-to-use resource that helps children confidently respond to everyday “how” questions using full sentences and structured thinking. Whether your goal is to improve sequencing, vocabulary, independence, or social communication, this pack delivers with visual clarity and developmental intent.

It’s the perfect tool for:
 ✔️ Speech therapists
 ✔️ Special educators
 ✔️ ESL teachers
 ✔️ Parents and caregivers
 ✔️ Early childhood instructors

Download now and start helping your child or student describe, do, and grow—step by step!