Reading & Phonics · Kindergarten – Grade 5
Vocabulary
Learning word meanings through context, word parts, categories, and repeated use.
First, your child should already…
This skill builds directly on:
- Reading Comprehension — master this first.
What your child is learning
Vocabulary grows when children meet words in meaningful sentences, connect them to known ideas, and use them in speech or writing.
Signs your child is ready
- Asks what words mean
- Can sort words into categories
- Uses new words after hearing them
The common stumbling point
Memorizing a definition without being able to recognize or use the word in a sentence.
Practice this skill
Worksheets and decodable practice for Vocabulary are in the library.
Practice this skill with All AccessHow to know it’s mastered
The child explains a word, chooses it in context, and uses it correctly in a sentence.
What comes next
Once this is solid, move on to:
Grammar →