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Simple ways parents can improve children's vocabulary. While many understand that children with stronger vocabularies read better, few parents grasp how they can help. Reading aloud to children and providing them with plenty of reading materials is a great start. In addition to wide reading, there are a number of strategies you can use. Teaching children is like trying on blue jeans. One size does not fit all. Some children respond better to flashcards, while others may prefer discussing new words. Every child differs. Keep trying different activities until you find the one that best suits your child. Here are a few suggestions: Games. Mary Poppins was right-for every job to be done, there is a game to make it fun. From scavenger hunts to word riddles to dramatic productions known as "word plays," games arouse children's interest in experimenting with different word uses, meanings and structures. Discussions. Allow children an active role before, during and after you read aloud to them. Talking about new words is one of the simplest, most natural ways to learn new vocabulary. Writing/Analyses. Select key words from books you are reading with your child and write them on individual cards. Ask your child to store the words into groups based on commonalities, relationships and/or other criteria. Visuals/Graphics. Diagrams allow children to visualize the relationships between words. Charts and pictures are also helpful to many. |
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