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Readers must develop a knowledge of words and their meanings in conversation (oral vocabulary)
and in print (reading vocabulary).
Time for Kids
Time for Kids
Reading non-fiction texts together is one way to help your child build vocabulary. Time for Kids has engaging articles with bold words within the text (that can be clicked on to learn their definitions and pronunciations).
Vocabulary Apps
Vocabulary Apps
Check out these apps that help readers build their vocabulary!
Top-13-Vocabulary-Apps.pdfBuilding Your Child's Vocabulary
Building Your Child's Vocabulary
This article describes some ways to introduce new words to your child.
Vocabulary: For Parents
Vocabulary: For Parents
Check out the "For Parents" section of this Reading Rockets page for activities that you can to help your child to learn vocabulary.
Conversation Starters
Conversation Starters
Use these questions to go beyond "How was your day?" when talking with your child. Vocabulary is built when we talk with others about things we know and things we do not (yet) know. *Pages 5-8 are in Spanish.
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