Dramatize
When introducing new words invite children to dramatize what the words mean. They can dramatize with their faces, hands, or whole bodies.
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Pantomime
Children pantomime vocabulary words as classmates try and guess their word.
Sign Language
Learn how to sign vocabulary words by looking at videos online.
Brochure
Tri-fold a sheet of paper to make a brochure. Children write the word on the top section, the definition in the middle, and illustrate it or write a sentence in the bottom section.
Antonym Actions
Let children act out words that are opposite what the teacher says. For example:
Teacher says “hot.”
Children respond by shivering.
Teacher says “loud.”
Children respond by being quiet.
Synonyms
Call out synonyms for the students to interpret. For example:
Happy – delighted – joyful - gay - pleased
Angry – mad – furious
Sleepy – tired – fatigued
Let children act out words that are opposite what the teacher says. For example:
Teacher says “hot.”
Children respond by shivering.
Teacher says “loud.”
Children respond by being quiet.
Synonyms
Call out synonyms for the students to interpret. For example:
Happy – delighted – joyful - gay - pleased
Angry – mad – furious
Sleepy – tired – fatigued