what is the most effective method of vocabulary development for children?

Answer 1

talk to them in human language ie not baby talk , and talk to them in complete sentences that the child there age can understand or should be able to understand , reading to them daily if possible several times a day showing them them the words and teaching them how to sound out the words , if possible try a book that has pictures as well as the words , for example the red table has four legs and the picture shows a table that is red with four legs , then ask the child what is the color of the table how many legs did the table have etc
then there is phonix kids will learn to write the words they way they feel they sound like was maybe speeled by them as waz etc , thats ok there getting the idea of how the words sound , so the most effective is a cobination of the above

Answer 2

The most effective thing is to talk to your children using a good vocabulary, to explain the meaning of words, to answer all of those "why" questions, to engage them in conversation so they get a change to use THEIR words, and to read aloud to them every day -- from books, newspapers, magazines, store signs, advertising on transit -- everywhere you see the printed word. Make sure they know the names of everything used on a daily basis in your house, and possibly a synonym for it. Comparison shop out loud with your kids, describing the characteristics of what you are buying (bright green zucchini, pale yellow nectarines, celadon colored pears), use comparatives and lots of adjectives.
Encourage them to put on plays in the living room where they make up and act out the whole thing (maybe with a little coaching).
While you are encouraging vocabulary development, you will also be teaching consumer skills, critical thinking, imaginative play, social awareness, and developing a value system.

Oh -- and make sure that every other word out of YOUR mouth isn't a curse word!

Answer 3

To teach children new words you have to expose them to new experiences, like taking them to the zoo rather than showing them pictures of animals. Their natural curiousity will help them build vocabulary. This works for adults as well: Did you really understand the concept of an "Internet" before you sat down in front of a computer and started surfing?

Answer 4

Dont talk down to them. If they do not understand something you say, they will generally ask you what it means.

Alternatively, if you think they dont understand it, ask them if they do or not. Explain it simply.

Also, have dictionaries handy (for those who can read) and encourage them to look up the words they hear during the day that they dont understand. You could even check at the end of each day if there is anything they need to clarify.

Answer 5

Read to them, read to them, read to them!

Answer 6

phonics ?