Dramatize
When introducing new words invite children to dramatize what the words mean. They can dramatize with their faces, hands, or whole bodies.
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.
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
When introducing new words invite children to dramatize what the words mean. They can dramatize with their faces, hands, or whole bodies.
EXHILARATED!
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.
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