We are working with a program in class that is designed to help children develop their comprehension and vocabulary skills through stories read aloud. The program takes advantage of some of the sophisticated vocabulary found in books for young children--because children love to learn big words. Research has shown that the earlier children learn these words, the better able they are to use them in their speech and writing for the rest of their lives.
Every two weeks, I will be sending home six new words. These are the words we are learning and using in our daily conversations and organized activities. This wee, and in the weeks to come, please use these words as frequently as possible. See how many times you, your child, and those around you can use these words in your conversations. In school we tally mark the number of times we use one of our special words.
