Ms. Buckingham's Classroom News
Developing Vocabulary at Home
How is Your Student Developing Vocabulary?
Vocabulary development begins long before a child's school years, by the stimulation of talking at home. Once the child enters school, they begin to gain vocabulary from teachers and the language of books. But, that does not mean that your job is done, parents! You still have a very important job of supporting your student to continue growing in their vocabularies.
How Can You Help?
Environment
Create an environment in your home where words and language are celebrated! Your support and enthusiasm will go a long way in motivating your student to read.
Be a Role Model
Your student is always watching you! They look up to you and what you do, so if they see you seeking out new knowledge and vocabulary, they are likely to want to do the same.
Support your School
There may be vocabulary that your student is struggling with at school. Keep up with what they are learning and provide an extra support system in your home for your student.
Students that Struggle with Word Learning
If you're student is struggling with word meanings, that is okay! There are plans we can work together on to change that. First, your student has to be self-aware that it is important for them to learn new terms. Your support of their seeking new terms is tremendous! Show them how you do it in your own life as well.
I will pre-assess your student on the terms and make specific action plans to help your student improve in their word learning, but I'll need your help to carry it over at home too! I will work with your student to make sure that they are learning words in both written and oral format, but you can help too. If you know you're student's vocabulary words, start trying to use them at home. Weave them into conversations and ask your students about them. Your support is so important in making sure that your student achieves in word learning.
Contact Information
Email: hebuckingham@wichita.edu
Location: 1845 Fairmount Street, Wichita, KS, United States
Phone: 3162093326