Vocabulary activities for first grade

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!

My students love working on writing blends and digraphs through this fun Blends and Digraphs Write and Wipe Activity! Once my students master the ability to read and write CVC words, then we move on to introducing blends and digraphs. After introducing the sounds, I put these activity mats into their literacy center rotations. Each student will pull a card, say the word, write the word, and use the word in a sentence. When students are able to complete the activity mat with accuracy, I offer…

READ and DRAW! Read the SIMPLE sentences and draw a picture to match!

Learning new words is like adding to your writing toolbox.

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

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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.

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.

Growing a student's vocabulary is an important task as a first grade teacher. Learn my favorite vocabulary activity for first grade!