Kindergarten vocabulary activities

Click through for vocabulary activities that are fun and engaging. We've got teaching ideas, free printables and worksheets for Kindergarten. Help your Kindergarten students build their vocabulary and foster a love of words.

A few years ago, we sat in a Professional Development meeting faced with the challenge of bringing robust vocabulary to the forefront of our primary classroom. It seemed such a BIG task for such little brains, but one that we agreed was imperative to teaching today’s learners. We spent over a year planning, creating, testing, […]

Have you ever used a "Word of the Week" in your kindergarten classroom? This vocabulary routine is one of the best ways to teach vocabulary in a meaningful way. Click the pin to learn how to use a word of the week to boost your kindergarten students' vocabulary knowledge and confidence!

Fall Write the Room A to Z is a great way to get kindergarten students up and moving during your literacy block. It is always beneficial to our little ones to incorporate movement in the classroom and write the room never disappoints. This fall themed kindergarten center activity will keep students engaged while reinforcing vocabulary as well as phonics skills. Pull out your clipboards for students to use while walking around the room and recording their responses on their response sheets…

Hurray - vocabulary activities that aren't boring! These whole class vocabulary activities are great for elementary learners through fifth grade and beyond. #vocabulary #thirdgrade #fourthgrade #fifthgrade

Help your students reach new levels in vocabulary work with this Word of the Day resource. This covers 36 weeks for a total of 144 words that are perfect for kindergarten, first, and second graders. Included are word cards, definition cards, picture cards, 2 versions of quick checks, application, word map, and links to video clips for each word. Kinders, 1st, and 2nd grade students love this engaging vocab review that will keep them learning and reviewing all year round.

The Word Collector by Peter H Reynolds has quickly become one of my favorite stories of all time. It's about a young boy named Jerome, who loves words. How perfect is that for SLPs? I happen to think this book is a great jumping off point for word exploration and vocabulary development. Here are 5 ways I am using this story to build word knowledge in my students...

Use these vocabulary activities to enhance your vocabulary instruction to help boost your students' reading skills and comprehension.

Every year I am shocked by my students' underdeveloped vocabulary. They struggle with reading comprehension because of their limited understanding of words. Their writing can be very drab because of their limited word choice. And when it comes time for standardized testing they often struggle with understanding what is being asked of them because of

Sharyn Kish on Instagram: "Word Mapping Game Changer! Do this with your guided phonics skill groups or whole class depending on their needs. I used colored stickers for a quick informal assessment🙌🏼 You could use other stickers, crayons or bingo stampers, too! #kindergarten #kindergartenactivities #iteachk #firstgradeteacher #secondgrade #phonics #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teacherspayteachers #homeschoolmom #fun #literacy #reading"