Whole language approach activities

Expressive language is critical as it enables kids to express their wants, thoughts and ideas. However, there are children who struggle with expressive language and need some activities to help them in expressing themselves. #expressivelanguage #specialeducation

Whole language is a method of teaching reading and writing that emphasizes learning whole words and phrases by encountering them in meaningful contexts rather than by phonics exercises. Principle: · Focus on learning the complete meaning of a word · Focus on making meaning in reading and expressing meaning in writing · Emphasis on high-quality and culturally diverse literature Advantages: · They have better understanding of what they are reading, and a more interesting and creative approach…

Simple language activities for toddlers and preschoolers can be powerful. As their first role model and "teacher," your belief in the value of language development through play is crucial. By encouraging language development activities, like reading, singing, talking, and block play, you create an environment for naturally occurring language activities. Let's play and build some valuable communication and language skills.

Looking to try some outdoor games with your language classes? Here is a list of games for all ages and language abilities.

Students learn in a variety of ways. Hands-on activities and games encourage creativity, collaboration, and communication. Teaching English with these activities can help language students learn and practice English vocabulary, grammar, concepts, and ideas. Here are seven hands-on activities and games for teaching English.

10 Activities To Extend Literacy & Language Learning! Literacy and language development sould be a key factor in learning. Here are 10 fun and engaging literacy and language activities with ABC cards. #literacyactivities #languageactivities

When concepts first move from concrete ideas to abstract ways of thinking, some students start to struggle for the first time. This can happen because they have weaknesses in higher order language skills. Higher order language skills, also called higher level language or metalinguistic skills, refers to advanced language processing. It requires abstract and deductive verbal reasoning skills and the understanding of advanced vocabulary and word relationships. But what are the common signs?…

I'm sharing one of my favorite tools for helping your little learners develop and work on their early language skills, which is the Chamelon Reader! Many of the activities and ideas I'm sharing within this blog post will support young children with following directions, listening skills, independent play, imaginative play, and more! There are also fun ideas for working on vocabulary and retelling, which are both great reading foundations to work on with your preschool learners.

I share 9 simple questions that will promote oral language development in kindergarten. Use these questions with any book during a read-aloud. This parent hand-out freebie is perfect to send home… More