With Your Children Check out tapes from the local library or buy tapes from publishers or distributors. After more than one viewing, practice watching with the volume low or off. Ask your children for help with the signs. Practice using two or three new signs a week to improve your vocabulary. Using a Dictionary Let your children watch as you verify spelling or meaning of at least one word whenever you read or write.
Dictionaries can be in print or digital form.
Eventually, encourage your children to use them on their own. Make the note positive and fun. Encourage your child to leave you notes, as well. If they want to add a little drawing, that's fine, too. Buy a Few Beautiful Word-Rich Books For Your Children Even in this age of computers, videotapes, and video games, beautiful books carry a magic of their own.