CORE Words
Core vocabulary is:
Core vocabulary is:
a set of "highly useful single words that can be used alone or in combination to communicate for a range of purposes on countless topics with a wide variety of communication partners."
a set of "highly useful single words that can be used alone or in combination to communicate for a range of purposes on countless topics with a wide variety of communication partners."
(Project Core, 2020)
Modeling Core Words:
Modeling Core Words:
Point out words as you speak in conversation, as you play games, or read stories together.
*Pointing to the picture helps your child to understand the word and, over time, to understand that this picture matches that spoken word*
Scroll down to the "Books" button for some short stories that emphasize core words!
Examples:
Examples:
