Vocabulary

This is something that is very important to the development of a child and it also helps their comprehension.  Not only does it help their development but they will need vocabulary to be successful in life and to be a vital part in society. By learning vocabulary they will become better learners.  They can learn these vocabulary words in school and in their daily lives.  The more they interact the more they will know and be able to understand.

I think that the most important thing to do to build a child's vocabulary is by allowing them to be exposed to a wide variety of vocabulary.  The more they are exposed to the better.  School will become easier and so will reading if they know a lot and are constantly reminded of it.  Repetition is the key to success and learning. I think that the traditional ways that we teach vocabulary is also important because it is repetitive and allows them to hear it over and over so they know what it is.  This diagram below is something that I used in a classroom and this allowed them to be able to know what the word means, how to use it and how to visualize it.  By the end of the exercise they really know what it is and how it is beneficial to to know these words.

By knowing vocabulary it can also help their confidence in speaking.  The more they are able to recognize and know they more they are going to be involved in learning and conversations.  Boosting their confidence is super important because it will allow them to be able to be active learners and want to learn more about it.  

Questions

1. What are some other ways that you have seen vocabulary taught in the classroom?

2. Why do you think about the importance of vocabulary?