Vocabulary development activities

Back when I was a student, there is only one vocabulary activity I can ever remember doing in class or for homework. It was looking up the word in the dictionary, writing the definition, and using the word in a sentence. I can recall this assignment itself (probably because of the sheer number of times I had to do it), but ask me how many of those actual words I am able to remember. Couldn’t tell you a single one, to be honest!

Kindergarten blog for teachers in the classroom. Ideas for homeschooling as well. Free files to your with your students.

Teaching vocabulary words doesn’t have to be boring. Today I am sharing 5 engaging strategies for teaching vocabulary words to your elementary students. These vocabulary activities will help boost reading comprehension. With all of the vocabulary games students won’t even know they are learning. Find vocabulary anchor charts, games and more!

Here are some ideas for fun classroom vocabulary games you can play using any word list. They are engaging and easy to set up! #classroomvocabularygames #vocabularygames #iheartteachingelementary

Sure… labeling pictures is a fun and cute writing activity for your beginning writers but there are more reasons to label all the pictures than that! Stage of Writing Labeling pictures is an actual developmental stage of emergent writers. Many children will initially share their stories or ideas through pictures and then begin to ... Read More about Labeling Pictures in Kindergarten & Beyond

“Hey kids, it’s time to practice our new vocabulary words.” Can you hear the moans and groans?Practicing vocabulary is boring (according to kids) but when you add in dice, it becomes a game! I call it Roll a Word! It’s easy peasy to implement! For each vocabulary students roll a die. The number they […]

Find 23 ready to use, effective vocabulary activities your students will love, by The Teacher Next Door!

Vocabulary instruction plays a crucial role in students' reading journey. Learn how to use evidence-based science of reading practices and structured literacy strategies for effective vocabulary instruction in kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. Boost language comprehension and reading success with these ideas for vocabulary activities, including free printable vocabulary activities for elementary! Check it out today!

Find 23 ready to use, effective vocabulary activities your students will love, by The Teacher Next Door!

Find 10 fun vocabulary activities that you can try with our set of 500 vocabulary picture cards!