Talking to your children about what they have read will help them relate new words to ones they already know. That s how vocabularies grow. The larger your children s vocabulary is, the better they ll be able to manage in a world full of information. Ask some of the who, what, where, why questions, if applicable. Have your children respond creatively through activities or projects of their choice to help them further understand the topic.
Children can design a book jacket to reflect the main idea of the book.
On the inside of the book jacket they can write a summary and author information. Help your children make a web by placing the idea or subject in a center circle with all other important information in other circles surrounding and attached to it You can encourage your children to create cards for new vocabulary words they find as they are reading. Children are excited when they learn new information. Give your children an opportunity to share their newly acquired information with you. Encourage your children to choose books that appeal directly to them and that will accommodate their individual interests.