3 ways to teach vocabulary words + free lesson plans!
When we increase the number of vocabulary words that students know, we increase their ability to comprehend text. To truly know and own a word, students…
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The Three Tiers of Vocabulary for Classroom Instruction
Did you know that not all vocabulary words are created equally? This is especially true when it comes to classroom instruction. The type of words we…
Word Play Ideas for Vocabulary Instruction
What is word play, and why is it important to your vocabulary instruction? As a teacher, you already know vocabulary is connected to your students’ reading…
Vocabulary Strategies, Activities, and Lessons for Success
Vocabulary Stats To Know If you’re a primary teacher, you’ve most likely given careful thought to how you will teach phonics this year. Perhaps you have…
Teach, Create, and Engage with Oriental Trading!
When Oriental Trading asked if they could send some goodies to review for the classroom, I was so very excited! I have been shopping with Oriental…
Synonym Roll Sweetness!
Over the past month, my first graders have been exploring, learning, using, and finding new and interesting vocabulary words. While vocabulary instruction and practice is a skill…