How to Increase Vocabulary for Kids
A child's success in school often depends on his ability to have sufficient reading comprehension skills, according to the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL), a non-profit organization that helps improve education among children and adults. "There is an urgency to providing instruction that equips students with the skills and strategies necessary for lifelong vocabulary development," according to PREL. Whether you're an educator, a parent or youth mentor, there are various approaches to assisting a child in developing his vocabulary.
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Do an assessment of your classroom or child's home library. Determine if you have a broad selection of books that are challenging and abundant in both vocabulary and entertainment, according to Education World, an online education resource for teachers and parents. If the majority of the existing books aren't challenging enough, it may be a good idea to stock your shelves with a mixture of both fiction and nonfiction books that provide more of a learning experience in terms of vocabulary building.
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Create a word wall. Set up a special wall or section in your child's room or your classroom, and designate this space for "wow" words, suggests Education World. Every time your child or student asks the meaning of a particular word, write or post the word on the word wall. While posting each word, discuss the meaning of the particular word. Encourage your child or student to use the word in a sentence in daily conversation.
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Establish a book club. Give your child or students the opportunity to choose a book from a few age-appropriate novels. Separately, read a specific amount of pages or chapters from the book each week. Designate a specific time, such as Saturday afternoons or Sunday mornings, for the official book club meeting. Prior to the meeting, determine a few talking points for you and your child to discuss. Ensure the discussion questions or topics are challenging and are intended to build your little one's vocabulary.
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