Building Vocabulary
Verde means Go!
When teaching my son how to say red, yellow or green in Spanish, we practice in the car with the signal lights. Each light we pass I say if the light is Rojo (Red), Amarillo (Yellow) or Green (Verde). Then after enough repetition I ask him which color the light is showing. This works for any language.(read more)
Peekaboo Boxes
This is a fun activity that builds a toddler's fine motor skills, memory skills, and vocabulary. Tape pictures of family members, pets, friends, or easily recognizable objects, such as animals, household items, or toys, inside the lids of several boxes (one picture per box). Then, with your child, open the boxes and discuss the pictures inside. Older children will enjoy having their memory tested by being asked ...(read more)
"Read" the Room
I used to use this activity in my Kindergarten and Preschool classes, and the kids loved it! Turn a room in your house into a readable classroom by labeling things in it on blank 3x5 cards. Clearly print words like: couch, clock, rug, television, door, etc. and tape words to each item. It is best to use all lower case letters. Using something as a ...(read more)
Magazine Flashcards
Cut out pictures from old magazines that illustrate simple 3 letter words, such as "dog" or "hat." Have your child help you glue these pictures onto construction paper. Write the word that describes the picture underneath of the picture and have your child read the word to you using the picture as a clue. Use again and again to help your child begin to identify words and ...(read more)
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A Great Book Rhymes!
Kids are a funny bunch. They are often loath to change and anything new. But still, our little ones are open to so much -- and so much more than we more ossified parents are! Think of poetry: preschoolers happily read and repeat poems with ease and
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