Vocabulary
Teach students how to develop a versatile vocabulary with resources that bring words to life through visual and interactive learning.
Explainer video
What is Vocabulary?
Explore the crucial role of vocabulary in literacy instruction, highlighting how it shapes our ability to comprehend and use language effectively.
Supporting Resources
Vocabulary
Tier 1 Vocabulary
Do you have a strong understanding of what nouns and verbs are?
6-8 Minutes
Get students started on the way to developing their vocabulary with a series of simple word challenges.
Vocabulary
Tier 2 Vocabulary
How quickly can you identify words?
6-8 Minutes
Explore the second level of vocabulary, which includes words that have more than one meaning.
Vocabulary
Tier 3 Vocabulary
Are you confident in your ability to determine the meaning of words?
6-8 Minutes
Discover the importance of “content words” as students learn about Tier 3 vocabulary.
Masterclass
Building Vocabulary
Strategies for Learning New Words
6-8 Minutes
Observe a teacher engaging students in two dynamic vocabulary-building activities—I'm Thinking Of... (Strategy 1) and Placemat (Strategy 2)—that help young learners explore word meanings in meaningful contexts. See how these strategies foster curiosity and critical thinking while enhancing students' understanding of language and deepening their understanding of key terms.
Task Cards
Task Cards
Early Literacy Strategies
6-8 Minutes
Expanding on the strategies from our Discovery Literacy microlearns, these versatile strategies are easy to incorporate into mini lessons, as a warm-up or wrap-up, or part of learning stations.
Ready-to-Use Activity
Tier 1 Vocabulary
Slideshow
6-8 Minutes
Use this activity to support vocabulary development by identifying nouns and verbs. This activity uses the "I do, we do, you do" process.
Ready-to-Use Activity
Tier 2 Vocabulary
Slideshow
6-8 Minutes
Use this activity to support vocabulary development by identifying the meaning of words that are similar. This activity uses the "I do, we do, you do" process.
Ready-to-Use Activity
Tier 3 Vocabulary
Slideshow
6-8 Minutes
Use this activity to support vocabulary development by using context clues to determine the meaning of words. This activity uses the "I do, we do, you do" process.
