Give Them Words To Succeed
Did you know that the average kindergarten student has a vocabulary between 2100-2200 words? By the time they turn six years old, a child’s vocabulary will be around 2600 words. This is important because a child’s vocabulary is the foundation for communication, and it correlates with academic success. What kinds of words do children need to succeed? Children need content words. They require a strong vocabulary for labeling what they see....