How to expand vocabulary??

[Sun_2010]

sleepy:

slmkhoo:

Some kids appreciate being read to longer, maybe because they are auditory. My younger daughter enjoyed being read to until about 8yo although she could read independently before that. She was a later reader (6yo) because she wasn't that interested in reading for herself, but her language skills and vocab were good for her age. She became a keen reader eventually. One of the benefits of reading aloud until the kids are older is that they can be exposed to more words and sentence structures than they can read for themselves. It does mean more work for the parent though!

I'm lazy then. I'm all too glad to stop reading to them once they can read on their own. The earlier they start reading, the earlier I can be hands-off. Books are great babysitter!

:hi5:
I am not alone, hehe

[Sun_2010]

I just cant resist this.. Apologies beforehand :oops:


How to expand vocabulary??
1. Write \"Vocabulary \" on a balloon.
2.Then blow it.


I blame spending too much time with my 9-year old/ stress of SA1s/ pre-menopause for this retarded post . Dont :torchme:

[JohnYeo]

KimMills:

Thank you everyone for your replies. Now I must become a dedicated mother to my kids and make them read good stories. At this age children learn anything and everything they see and hear.

No worries...just enjoy the process...sometimes kids being kids will want their own version of the stories...so just go with the flow...it's the time spent with our children that counts...

[KimMills]

I met a kid in my neighborhood a few years back. Her mother used to tell him all sorts of interesting stories during hos lunch, dinner and everytime he used to eat or drink anything. Then a time came when the child would not eat or even drink water until his mother read out new and interesting stories. I saw this for a few months but then moved on to another city. Don’t know what happened after that. But this also makes me come to the conclusion that reading out stories all the time has its repercussions as well.

[sharonkhoo]

KimMills:

I met a kid in my neighborhood a few years back. Her mother used to tell him all sorts of interesting stories during hos lunch, dinner and everytime he used to eat or drink anything. Then a time came when the child would not eat or even drink water until his mother read out new and interesting stories. I saw this for a few months but then moved on to another city. Don't know what happened after that. But this also makes me come to the conclusion that reading out stories all the time has its repercussions as well.

There is balance to be struck between habits and routines, and getting stuck in a rut. Something may be good, but if the child becomes too inflexible as in your illustration, then it's bad. But it shouldn't be a reason not to do that thing ever. Some kids, especially those with social or learning difficulties, tend to get stuck in a rut more easily, so it's important for parents to vary routines enough to teach such kids some flexibility. I have one such child, and I learned the hard way!

[nightlone]

just read to him…

i used to read anything and everything to my baby: magazines, newspapers, ads, menus, whatever i was reading at the time… they listen and will recognize the sounds. don’t worry!

[JohnYeo]

Hi, I found this post interesting...and i think it's related to this thread.


Titlte \"Helping Children Learn a New Language: 10 Minutes at a Time\"

http://www.multilingualliving.com/2012/03/25/helping-children-learn-a-new-language-10-minutes-at-a-time/

[KimMills]

Hey John, thank you for sharing the link with all of us on board. It was informative.


Yes, I agree with reading out stories only under limits and drawing the line when it becomes a habit for the kid.

[JohnYeo]

KimMills:

Hey John, thank you for sharing the link with all of us on board. It was informative.


Yes, I agree with reading out stories only under limits and drawing the line when it becomes a habit for the kid.

You are welcome KimMills... anytime

[lchunleo]

JohnYeo:

KimMills:

Hey John, thank you for sharing the link with all of us on board. It was informative.


Yes, I agree with reading out stories only under limits and drawing the line when it becomes a habit for the kid.

You are welcome KimMills... anytime

Thanks John for your interesting link. Like you, i would try to spend time to read to my child which 3yo..but he still unable to read by himself as he has limited vocabulary, trying to teach him on sight words so that he can recognize the letters himself.