Today's Tip for Families

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07-30-2024

Increase Your Child's Vocabulary

The larger your child’s vocabulary, the easier schoolwork will be to understand and do.

One great way to build interest in words is to encourage your child to read or skim the dictionary.

Give your elementary schooler a “First,” “Beginner’s” or “Children’s” dictionary with lots of pictures. Leaf through it together, looking for new and interesting words. Read the definitions. Talk about the pictures. Ask what your child thinks a new word might mean.

Your child may just develop a lifetime love of words.

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West Point Consolidated School District

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