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R-r-ready for School
Word a Day
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R-r-ready for School
Why do words matter?Vocabulary is a strong predictor of future academic success. That’s because unfamiliar words are one of the
biggest barriers to text comprehension. The more words children know, the further they’ll go. But most importantly - words are good for your health! Vocabulary knowledge contributes to emotional intelligence and wellbeing.
Why do we need to talk about them?Children don’t pick up enough new words from reading alone. By using words in context and talking
about meanings, new vocabulary sticks. According to research, learning a small number of words thoroughly, on a regular basis, is proven to be more effective than learning a large chunk all in one go. What’s more, discussing words with children is key to fostering word consciousness - an awareness of and interest in
language that sticks with them for life. So just make words part of your family’s day.
The importance of high-quality illustrationsThey’re hilarious, obviously. But there is science behind our obsession with illustrations too.
Illustrations boost motivation and lead to a deeper understanding of the meaning of new words. Children today are bombarded with more visuals than ever. To get their attention (and hold
onto it!), we need to provide them with high-quality content that can’t be ignored.
Words shape the way we thinkThe words we know and use make us who we are. We teach vocabulary that nurtures modern values like diversity, tolerance, self-respect, and
honesty, to prepare children for life as well-rounded wordsmiths.
Why we need to talk about words
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Bogart
Armie
Shang High
Yin & Yang
Bearnice
Plato
Oz
Grit
Brick
Who’s who
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Point out the sight words
Easy words are sight words. Once children have got a mental snapshot, they are better equipped to identify
a word later on in their reading.
Talk aboutthe illustrations
Nothing develops children’s thinking and language more than meaningful
conversations with adults.
Make learningwords a daily habit
Set up your stand on the kitchen counter or dining table and talk about
the words during mealtimes.
Sound out the first letter of the word
Do this together. It helps children develop awareness of the
alphabet and phonics.
Don’t skipthe easy words
They help learners unlock harder synonyms. For example,
eat unlocks devour.
Prepare them to flourish at school
Our words are curated around topics such as problem solving, creativity, hygiene, and emotional awareness.
You can improve your child’sperformance at school!
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creative words
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uniquethe only one of its kind
Brick finds a unique flower.
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creative words
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discoverto find something new or unexpected
Shang High discovers Bogart under a rock.
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naughty or nice words
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exaggerateto pretend something is more important than it is
Grit exaggerates how much his knee hurts.
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naughty or nice words
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impressivewhen something is really good or awesome
Plato can fit an impressive number of cookies in his mouth.
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feeling words
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annoyedwhen you feel a little bit angry
Armie is annoyed with Brick for being silly.
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feeling words
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cheerfulwhen you are in a very good mood
Yin and Yang do a cheerful dance.
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