Embedded Files
Students experiment with words, and develop a genuine curiosity for and interest in new and unique words. By playing with words, students hone their knowledge of words and increase their speaking and writing skills.
Students experiment with words, and develop a genuine curiosity for and interest in new and unique words. By playing with words, students hone their knowledge of words and increase their speaking and writing skills.
Word Work is an important component of developing literacy supporting both reading and writing development. Parents can help by establishing the following three routines which will enhance engagement, motivation and ownership:
Set up a place for students to collect (write down) words that are new and unique or related to an area of interest on an ongoing basis. If they read an interesting word-add it to the list. They can then use these words for the activities
Learners should choose how they want to practice their words
Provide a variety of materials to practice the words including coloured markers, sticky notes, word cards, dry erase surfaces.
Every day students can use their new words in combination with familiar words to play games or practice using activities. Doing so will help develop a student's vocabulary and spelling skills. Try some of these suggestions or incorporate word games into your family game night.
Every day students can use their new words in combination with familiar words to play games or practice using activities. Doing so will help develop a student's vocabulary and spelling skills. Try some of these suggestions or incorporate word games into your family game night.
Classic Games that help develop vocabulary or knowledge of words:
Catch Phrase, Balderdash, Scrabble, Boggle, Bananagrams, 5 Second Rule, Scattegories
Sites that help with word building:
Merriam Webster's Word of the Day
Page updated
Report abuse