Third grade vocabulary activities

Engaging vocabulary review Ideas & activities that can be used with K-5 students! Five fun & collaborative vocabulary instruction ideas.

As teachers we know that vocabulary is pivotal in students’ success. When I was growing up, our vocabulary activities consisted of looking up definitions in the dictionary and copying them down on notebook paper. Do you think I truly understood those vocabulary words? Not. One. Bit. In order to truly understand vocabulary words and what […]

Learning new words is like adding to your writing toolbox.

“Hey kids, it’s time to practice our new vocabulary words.” Can you hear the moans and groans?Practicing vocabulary is boring (according to kids) but when you add in dice, it becomes a game! I call it Roll a Word! It’s easy peasy to implement! For each vocabulary students roll a die. The number they […]

Vocabulary instruction is so critical in today’s classroom! A vast vocabulary will help students to become better readers and writers. Vocabulary is also essential to their performance on standardized tests. Helping kids to develop their vocabulary is time that is well spent in a busy classroom. I have developed a routine to teach new vocabulary

Planning vocabulary activities that are meaningful and engaging can be challenging. Here are some ideas with a freebie to get started!

This post shares The Word Collector activities and ideas that incorporate vocabulary, theme, comprehension, One Little Word, free printables, and more!

Find 23 ready to use, effective vocabulary activities your students will love, by The Teacher Next Door!

Learn How to Launch a Vocabulary Routine for your classroom this fall, and stay in the groove all year long.

Working with words in a variety of ways helps build vocabulary. Grab free vocabulary graphic organizers for grades 3-5 on this post!