Teaching vocabulary kindergarten

The Word Collector by Peter H Reynolds has quickly become one of my favorite stories of all time. It’s about a young boy named Jerome, who loves words. How perfect is that for SLPs? I happen to think this book is a great jumping off point for word exploration and vocabulary development. Here are 5 […]

If you have been trying to find some new teacher tips and tricks on building vocabulary, you have come to the right place. I am sharing my 5 teacher tips for building vocabulary activities. These vocabulary activities for elementary are easy to implement during literacy small group, morning work, and literacy centers. All you need to do is build word walls in the classroom or anchor chart display wall, early elementary read alouds, rich conversations, and more!

A few years ago, we sat in a Professional Development meeting faced with the challenge of bringing robust vocabulary to the forefront of our primary classroom. It seemed such a BIG task for such little brains, but one that we agreed was imperative to teaching today’s learners. We spent over a year planning, creating, testing, […]

Kindergarten blog for teachers in the classroom. Ideas for homeschooling as well. Free files to your with your students.

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Every year I am shocked by my students' underdeveloped vocabulary. They struggle with reading comprehension because of their limited understanding of words. Their writing can be very drab because of their limited word choice. And when it comes time for standardized testing they often struggle with understanding what is being asked of them because of

Where do you start with vocabulary intervention? These 7 vocabulary strategies are great vocabulary building tools to help struggling readers find...

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

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Have you ever used a "Word of the Week" in your kindergarten classroom? This vocabulary routine is one of the best ways to teach vocabulary in a meaningful way. Click the pin to learn how to use a word of the week to boost your kindergarten students' vocabulary knowledge and confidence!