5 sources for Academic vocabulary development

1. Introducing new books into the classroom and discussing novel words within the books is a good way to introduce new vocabulary.
2. Ready Rosie is an app that models learning activities for parents to engage and interact with their child to support their learning.  Language and interaction is modeled through videos. This app shows parents how to support their child's learning, expand their language and offers video modeling for  different ages such as; baby, pre-k, and elementary.  https://www.readyrosie.com/
3.   Teach first website offers many resources to review and implement into the classroom that will help students develop and expand their vocabulary. http://www.teachersfirst.com/vocabulary.cfm
4. The website Reading Rockets is a good source to use that offers teaching strategies in many areas of reading. There is suggestions of reading material, videos and also offers resources for parents.
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/top-10-resources-vocabulary
5. Vocabulary.com is a website which intended audience is students, educators and everyone. This websites helps teachers who teach 5th grade and up by offering a teaching tool to enhance their students vocabulary development.

Introduction/academic vocabulary development

This webpage was created to offer helpful resources and information about educational topics. One area of development is vocabulary development. Vocabulary development as defined by Wikipedia, as " a process by which people acquire words". Vocabulary development is needed for student to understand the meaning of words, language, conversation and other written or verbal materials that students  may be exposed to. " A limited vocabulary can create a major barrier to success in the classroom." (Gregory, p.2637, 2016). Finding and using the best strategies to help students build a strong vocabulary should be a goal for all educators.

References

 

Gregory, G. Kaufeldt, M. Mattos, M.  (2016) Best Practices at Tier 1 Daily Differentiation for   Effective   Instruction. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.

Differentiated teaching and learning activities

In my preschool class room, I try to make the learning content engaging for all my students. I try to incorporate music, movement and a sensory experience in all my lessons. I feel students need to be able to move, hear, touch and explore what they are learning. Using this approach helps me to reach the different learning styles of my students such as my; visual, auditory and tactile learners.  An example of a lesson I taught was when I was teaching my students to identify and write their name. I used magnet letters to have them identify letters and spell out their name, and shaving cream on the tables to have them write out their name. I also hide letters on the playground for students to explore and find the letters in their name. With the different experiences offered, I could reach different learning styles.

Introduction

Introduction

Hi, my name is Ana Nunez, I have been teaching preschool for 16 years. Before being a preschool teacher I was and instructional aide at a local elementary school for 5 years. I enjoy teaching and offering learning experiences. I hope to make my lessons, fun and engaging for all my students.