Anonymous
Post 09/26/2019 08:51     Subject: Plz recommend how to increase vocabulary for MS kids.
Anonymous wrote:It’s Wordly Wise, not Worldly Wise.


I would think some middle school kids are already too worldly wise anyway.
Anonymous
Post 09/26/2019 00:33     Subject: Plz recommend how to increase vocabulary for MS kids.
Anonymous wrote:It’s Wordly Wise, not Worldly Wise.


Yes I know, thanks
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 22:32     Subject: Plz recommend how to increase vocabulary for MS kids.
Anonymous wrote:We used to discuss a word of the day - or two or three - at dinner. Get one of the SAT apps or something like that. It often sparked other discussions and was a good thing to turn to when dinner table conversation was lagging.


We did something like this for a while in the evening. It can be fun!
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 21:45     Subject: Plz recommend how to increase vocabulary for MS kids.
Anonymous wrote:Audiobooks build vocab, too, if that is more fun for your kids. My son is dyslexic and never reads more than a few paragraphs with his eyes, it’s all audiobooks, and he has a fantastic vocabulary. They Key is that written communication contains words we don’t use in conversation, so you get exposure to new words through books you don’t get even from intellectual conversation or watching historical documentaries or whatever.


This. Your middle school kids can also listen to interesting nonfiction audiobooks and books that are written at levels that would be challenging for them as readers, and it can be hugely helpful in building vocabulary.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 21:43     Subject: Plz recommend how to increase vocabulary for MS kids.
We used to discuss a word of the day - or two or three - at dinner. Get one of the SAT apps or something like that. It often sparked other discussions and was a good thing to turn to when dinner table conversation was lagging.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 20:25     Subject: Plz recommend how to increase vocabulary for MS kids.
Audiobooks build vocab, too, if that is more fun for your kids. My son is dyslexic and never reads more than a few paragraphs with his eyes, it’s all audiobooks, and he has a fantastic vocabulary. They Key is that written communication contains words we don’t use in conversation, so you get exposure to new words through books you don’t get even from intellectual conversation or watching historical documentaries or whatever.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 20:21     Subject: Plz recommend how to increase vocabulary for MS kids.
It’s Wordly Wise, not Worldly Wise.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 20:14     Subject: Plz recommend how to increase vocabulary for MS kids.
Our middle schoolers do a program at school...membean, I think it’s called? Their old school did worldly wise workbooks, which were a drag at the time...but they really helped.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 20:07     Subject: Plz recommend how to increase vocabulary for MS kids.
Lots of reading,

Also Worldly Wise was a good resource.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 20:00     Subject: Plz recommend how to increase vocabulary for MS kids.
+1000 for reading. It doesn't matter what, as long as they are reading. Let them pick what they are interested in, and they will keep reading!
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 17:42     Subject: Plz recommend how to increase vocabulary for MS kids.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Reading anything and everything kids can get their hands on. Books, magazines, newspapers, short stories, graphic novels- whatever a kid likes and will actually read.

Resources include libraries (free!), bookstores, used book sales, the internet.

+1 but keep the reading material to challenging books/article, not comics.
Maybe have him read more adult books like by John Grisham or something.


Just read. I agree that challenging material is worthwhile, but motivation is key. Read books he enjoys. Read cereal boxes, read anything.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 13:12     Subject: Plz recommend how to increase vocabulary for MS kids.
Anonymous wrote:Reading anything and everything kids can get their hands on. Books, magazines, newspapers, short stories, graphic novels- whatever a kid likes and will actually read.

Resources include libraries (free!), bookstores, used book sales, the internet.

+1 but keep the reading material to challenging books/article, not comics.
Maybe have him read more adult books like by John Grisham or something.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 13:04     Subject: Plz recommend how to increase vocabulary for MS kids.
Reading anything and everything kids can get their hands on. Books, magazines, newspapers, short stories, graphic novels- whatever a kid likes and will actually read.

Resources include libraries (free!), bookstores, used book sales, the internet.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 13:00     Subject: Re:Plz recommend how to increase vocabulary for MS kids.
Maybe studying word roots? That can help kids figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words. Do they still teach that in schools now?

Otherwise reading. Lots of reading.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2019 12:59     Subject: Plz recommend how to increase vocabulary for MS kids.
Heard from several difference sources that vocabulary is critically important for high school study, and it is recommended to start to build it up at start of middle school.
Anyone has good recommendation on how to? and resources?

Thanks!