Basic sight words for preschool
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From 50-75% of all words used in school books, library books, newspapers, and magazines are in the Dolch Basic Sight Vocabulary of 220 words (preschool thru Grade 3). The Dolch word list is made up of "service words" (pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and verbs) which cannot be learned through the use of pictures.
In this section I've included a series of flashcards that can be printed and used to reinforce learning, the complete list of preschool words (see table) and some activity ideas for using the flashcards.
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Set 3 in color
Nouns 1
Nouns 2
Nouns 1 in color
Nouns 2 in color
Bingo Cards
Complete Preschool List
a |
and |
away |
big |
blue |
can |
come |
down |
find |
for |
funny |
go |
help |
here |
I |
in |
is |
it |
jump |
little |
look |
make |
me |
my |
not |
one |
play |
red |
run |
said |
see |
the |
three |
to |
two |
up |
we |
where |
yellow |
you |
Ideas for Using the Flashcards:
The flashcards can simply be held up, giving the child the opportunity to
read each one.
But if you're looking for a more engaging activity, try
combining the Dolch flashcards with the noun picture flashcards for a variety of
activities (I've listed some suggestions here from simplest to hardest)
- ACTIVITY ONE:
- have an adult arrange the flashcards to form a sentence.
- Read the sentence with/to the child
- Remove one of the dolch words from the sentence and put it back in the pile (you may want to make the pile smaller in the beginning to make the activity easier).
- Give the pile to the child and have them find the correct card to place back in the sentence.
- Re-read the sentence.
- ACTIVITY TWO:
- have an adult arrange the flashcards to form a sentence, leaving one card out.
- read the incomplete sentence with/to the child.
- present between 2 and 5 cards to the child (one of them should make the sentence complete)
- have the child chose which is the correct card
- re-read the sentence with the card chosen.
Talk about whether it
makes sense or not.
- ACTIVITY THREE:
- provide the child with all or part of the pile of flashcards
- allow them to create their own sentences using the cards
- read the sentences with them and talk about what they've created.
- OPTIONAL: Have them glue their completed sentence to the bottom of a piece of construction paper and draw a picture of their sentence on the top. (author/illustrator of their own story).
8 Easy Ways to Teach Sight Words to Preschoolers
Learning sight words is a critical skill for kids to learn how to read!
Teaching children how to learn sight words can be a challenge.
Why?
Because it all comes down to memorization. There is not a way to sound out these words. In case you are unfamiliar, sight words are words like that don’t follow the traditional rules of spelling or can’t be sounded out phonetically.
Some examples of sight words are who, does, and come.
To give your preschooler a great jump start to reading, I have come up with 8 EASY ways that you can teach your preschooler sight words!
#1. Start With TWO Letter Sight Words
Does anyone have a toddler that says no to absolutely everything?
You’ll be hearing it all over again when you start teaching sight words because the word “no” is one of the easiest ones to recognize!
When you start out teaching a child sight words, it’s important to start small and build up to longer words. Starting with TWO letter words for them to memorize is going to be a lot easier than FOUR letter words.
Here are some two-letter sight words that you can start with: of, to, is, in, it, he, on, as, at, be, or, by, we, an, do, if, up, so, no, go
Once your little one has mastered the two-letter words, you can move onto three or more letter words!
While some of the words on this list can be sounded out and others can not, I think it’s easier to have your child just memorize the words so they can say it at a glance.
Here is a list of sight words for each age/grade level?
I use the above sight word checklist when I am deciding what new words to teach my daughter!
#2. Choose Sight Words In Your Child’s Favorite Books
I have a quiz for you.
How many sight words can you find in this sentence below from the book, Where the Wild Things Are?
“His mother called him “WILD THING!” and Max said “I’LL EAT YOU UP!” so he was sent to bed without eating anything.”
I found 12 sight words in that one sentence!
- (his, him, wild, and, said, eat, you, up, so, he, was, to)
Sight words are referred to as high-frequency words because some of them are the most common words in the English language!
When you are reading to a child, and they are starting to learn sight words, make sure to point out the words in their favorite books.
They will be more interested in learning the sight words if it’s in a context they enjoy! We have a subscription to Highlights Magazine, and my daughter loves pointing out which words she recognizes.
Your kids will feel so proud when they can read a few words in their favorite stories. It will encourage them to want to learn more!
#3. Practice Daily
Just like teaching your kids the alphabet, numbers, and shapes, it takes repetition for them to understand the material!
At least a few minutes of work on sight words each day will help them immensely when it comes to memorizing sight words.
Here is what works best for my daughter:
I write the sight words that we have previously learned on a small dry erase board, which I limit to about 25 max.
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We take some time and review those words plus add one or two new words depending on how well she does during the review.
Check out this short video of how I review the sight words with my daughter!
To ensure that she remembers the sight words we learned, I make sure to include ones that we learned in the past.
Tip#4: Make Reading Fun!
If I just focused on the above activity over and over again, I think I would struggle badly getting my kids to learn how to read.
It’s essential to come up with EXCITING ways to teach your kids how to read!
Here are FOUR ways to make learning sight words engaging!
Activity #1. Shaving Cream Sight Words
Shaving cream is such an amazing sensory activity! Your kids will be so excited to use shaving cream for a learning activity, it won’t even feel like they are learning!
I use men’s foaming shaving cream because I think it works the best! But other types can be used as well.
How to do this activity:
1. Spray foam shaving cream on an art tray.
2. Spread it out so the shaving cream is all over the tray!
3. Write a sight word that you are working on in the shaving cream and ask your child if they know what it is.
4. Repeat this process over and over again! Let your child erase the words so they get a chance to play in the shaving cream!
Activity #2. Do-A-Dot Painting Activity
Do-A-Dot painters are one of my MUST-HAVE supplies to have on hand at your house.
They are so much fun to play with and they are pretty much MESS FREE! Can’t beat that right?
Do-A-Dot markers can be used for so many fun and learning activities. This specific activity was great because it worked recognizing a specific sight word while getting to paint!
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Activity#3.
Play Sight Word Games
My new thing is trying to turn games into a learning activity!
My kids love to play board games, so why not add a little bit of learning into the mix while getting to play?
How to do this activity:
1. Materials you need- Don’t Break the Ice Game, dot stickers, and a marker.
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2. On white dot stickers, write some sight words that you are working on with your little one. I wrote one that my daughter already knew so she could play the game and be successful!
3. Explain to your kids that they have to tap lightly on the ice with the hammer instead of trying to hit it as hard as they can because a lot falls at once that way. Tell them they can play the regular way after you practice the sight words. 🙂
4. Ask them to find a specific word and tap on it with the hammer or they can tap on a word of their choice and tell you what it says!
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After they say or find all the words, then you can play the normal way!
Activity #4. FUN Worksheets
My daughter loves to color, so I created this Popsicle themed Color by Sight Word Worksheet for her to do.
Here are some excellent workbooks available on Amazon that have activities ready to go!
- 100 Write and Learn Sight Word Practice Pages
- Wipe Clean: Learning Sight Words
- The Best Sight Word Book Ever!
Don’t want to buy an entire workbook? I am constantly working on new FREE resources to make available for you.
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#5. Build Sentences with Sight Words
Building sentences using sight words is a GREAT way to show your child how the specific word is used in real life.
You can do this by verbally saying sentences or you can also do it in an interactive way.
We have a bunch of Thomas the Train, train tracks at home, so I thought it would be fun to work on sentence building with sight words with them!
How to do this activity:
1. Materials you need- Thomas the Train tracks, labels, and a marker.
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2. On labels, write some sight words that make sense in a sentence that you kids know or you want them to learn!
3. Spread them all apart so they have to work on building the sentence so it makes sense. They will have to read each word then create the sentence!
#6. Add A New Word Each Day
Once your child can recognize words, you can start introducing at least one new sight word each day. In the beginning, you want to start slow.
Since sight words are based on memorization, that’s why learning one word a day is perfect for this age level.
While you should introduce one new word a day, remember to review past sight words that you practiced with them before. It’s crucial to go over these sight words so they won’t forget them.
Remember they are still preschoolers, repetition is key!
#7. Stay Positive!
You never want to rush the learning process.
Forcing preschoolers to sit and complete work when they are not ready may cause the child to think negatively about learning.
You want your child to be EXCITED to learn.
Don’t get frustrated if they don’t catch on right away or if it takes them a few days to master a word. It will happen with time, and they will feel successful if you encourage them!
There are times that my daughter can just not grasp on to a word.
For example, she had trouble memorizing the word “find.
” I asked her every day for TWO weeks about this word, and she still wasn’t getting it. I decided I was going to take a break and come back to it later. I introduced the word to her again after about a month, and now she has no problem with it!
As parents, we have to be patient with our children while they are learning.
We are supposed to be their biggest cheerleaders! Tell your child how proud you are when they learn a new word. They will feel your excitement and, in return, be more excited to keep on learning new material!
#8. Join An Online Learning Program
One great website that works on early reading skills is Kickstart Reading.
Kickstart Reading– This is such a fantastic reading program! I also have a promo code that you can use to get some money off of your subscription! You will receive a FOREVER plan for $39.00(normally $57.00).
This is a program that focuses solely on reading, which I think is better than anything else out there. Your little ones will learn about phonetics, sight words, vowel sounds, digraphs and MORE!
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Here is a short demonstration of just one of the segments included on Kickstart Reading. This is my 5-year-old daughter working on word blends.
Final Thoughts and Conclusion
Deciding when to start your preschooler’s journey into reading is a fun but challenging adventure!
It’s important to start slow, begin with two letter sight words, and stay positive with them! Try to mix up the activities that you do with them to learn sight words to keep them engaged and excited to learn!
I would love to help you on your journey to teaching your preschooler sight words.
Whether you need some creative ideas or you need more helpful suggestions, please leave a comment below.
If you have any great ideas that you would like to share as well on what helped you teach sight words to a preschooler, please share them with us!
My first words: English words for children
How to raise a polyglot child? The answer is simple: start learning languages with him as early as possible. Basic English will be an excellent foundation for the future knowledge of the baby and will help develop learning skills, because the brain of children at an early age absorbs an almost endless amount of information like a sponge. The main thing is to present it correctly.
In this article you will find not only simple first English words for children, but also recommendations for learning them. Open to your kid the fascinating world of English! nine0003
At what age do we start teaching?
Opinions of experts and parents themselves about the age at which it is worth starting to learn English with a child differ.
Of course, you can start singing lullabies to your baby in English even from infancy, but your strength will be almost wasted.
Most agree that the most optimal age from which the average child begins to adequately learn English as a foreign language is 2.5-3 years. It is believed that at this age the process of formation of native speech is already ending. That is, the child must be able to clearly pronounce Russian sounds and words, as well as build sentences and have a coherent speech. nine0003
The exceptions here are when the child grows up in a multicultural environment. For example, if the mother is Russian and the father is English, then it is possible to communicate with the child in two languages from the very beginning. True, then your child will be funny to form sentences, and questions like: “Mom, can I have an apple” will constantly sound in the house.
This approach is good when the family lives abroad, where the main language is a foreign one.
As the child gets older and starts attending kindergarten, the child will understand the difference between the languages of his parents and begin to use the words in the correct context. This applies, by the way, not only to English, but also to any foreign language. nine0003
If you want your child to speak only English from the very beginning, you can create an artificial multicultural environment. For example, at home talking with the baby only in a foreign language.
Is it possible to send a child to a language nursery or kindergarten with an English focus? Then do it without any hesitation. So the multicultural environment will be natural for the child: in the nursery they will communicate with him mainly in English, and at home you will be able to talk with the baby in Russian. In specialized language kindergartens, teachers will help your child learn English in a natural environment, and at home you can consolidate knowledge with him through various games and riddles.
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If it is not possible to send your child to a language kindergarten, start learning English at home using the same methods that you used to learn your native language with him.
How to learn English with a child?
At a young age, of course, we are not talking about grammar or writing English words. To begin with, the child needs to learn how to pronounce sounds correctly, remember letters and form a basic vocabulary. By the way, it will be much easier for a kid than for an adult to remember the correct pronunciation of English sounds, which are so different from Russian ones. They will not have to rebuild their articulation apparatus as much as we, adults, who have been speaking their native language for many years. nine0003
Here is a list of skills to develop in a preschooler first:
- listening to speech
- speaking
- reading
To make learning English not a burden for a child, add an element of play to the learning process.
Get a colorful glove doll and make it a kind of "teacher" for your child. Introduce your baby to a new toy and say that it only understands English, which means that in order to play with it, the child needs to learn an interesting new language. So this toy will become the main intermediary between you and your child in learning English. nine0003
First of all, learn the alphabet and the correct pronunciation of letters and basic sounds with your child. Make it better with the help of the popular ABC Song. This is how the English alphabet is taught all over the world, not only by foreigners, but also by native speakers themselves.
Next - form basic English for children: words and simple phrases. For example, make cards for basic words that the child already knows in their native language. These can be household items, animals, body parts, etc. It is better that the cards are bright, with the spelling of a word and a picture symbolizing a particular subject.
You can stick these cards on household items so that the child constantly sees the names of objects in English and memorizes them automatically. nine0003
Incorporate English words into your regular vocabulary when communicating with your child. In the context of what is happening around the baby, it will be much easier to understand and learn the language. Playing at home or being outside, use the phrases and words you have already learned. If a child tells you: “Mom, look, a kitty!” Then answer: “Yes, it’s true, it’s a cat. How would it be in English? A cat. This is a cat.
By the way, it's better to start learning not just individual words, but whole phrases at once, as in the example above. That is, to acquaint with the very, very basic grammar. After all, if you tell your child only words, he will only know the translation, and if you start using whole sentences, then he will memorize in sentences. nine0003
Visualization and variety are important for learning English with a child.
Children may enjoy books in English with colorful pictures that can be read together at bedtime instead of the usual Russian fairy tales. Also, do not forget about special educational cartoons in English, where bright characters tell the child about the basics of the language or teach him the alphabet.
Play fun, educational games with your little one so they don't get bored while learning English. It can be cards, pantomimes, drawings and much more. nine0003
Basic set of words with transcription and translation
The first English words for children to start learning the language with are those that surround the child every day. Below you will find a list of such words by topic.
Family [ˈfæmɪli] - family
Mother [ˈmʌðə] - mother
Father [ˈfɑːðə] - father
Brother [ˈbrʌðə] - brother
Sister [ˈsɪstə] - sister
Grandmother [ˈgrænˌmʌðə] - grandmother
Grandfather [ˈgrændˌfɑːðə] - grandfather
Body [ ˈbɒdi ]
Head [head] - head
Hair [heə] - hair
Eyes [aɪz] - eyes
Nose [nəʊz] - nose
Teeth [tiːθ] - teeth
Lips [lɪps] - lips
Ears [ɪəz] - ears
Neck [nek] - neck
Shoulders [ˈʃəʊldəz] - shoulders
Leg [leg] - leg
Feet [fiːt] - feet
Pets [ pets ]
Dog [dɒg] - dog
Cat [kæt] - cat
Kitten [ˈkɪtn] - kitten
Puppy [ˈpʌpi] - puppy
Rabbit [ˈræbɪt] - rabbit
Parrot [ˈpærət] - parrot
Fish [fɪʃ] - fish
Hamster [ˈhæmstə] - hamster
Snake [sneɪk] - snake
Turtle [ˈtɜːtl] - turtle
Animals [ ˈænɪməlz ]
Goat [gəʊt] - goat
Pig [pɪg] - pig
Sheep [ʃiːp] - sheep
Horse [hɔːs] - horse
Cow [kaʊ] - cow
Goose [guːs] - goose
Chicken [ˈʧɪkɪn] - chicken
Duck [dʌk] - duck
Cockerel [ˈkɒkərəl] - cock
Fox [fɒks] - fox
Wolf [wʊlf] - wolf
Bear [beə] - bear
Hare [heə] - hare
Elephant [ˈelɪfənt] - elephant
Tiger [ˈtaɪgə] - tiger
Lion [ˈlaɪən] - lion
Crocodile [ˈkrɒkədaɪl] - crocodile
Giraffe [ʤɪˈrɑːf] - giraffe
Colors
Red [red]
Green [griːn] - green
Blue [bluː] - blue
Orange [ˈɒrɪnʤ] - orange
Yellow [ˈjeləʊ] - yellow
Pink [pɪŋk] - pink
Gray [greɪ] - gray
Black [blæk] - black
White [waɪt] - white
Purple [ˈpɜːpl] - purple
Brown [braʊn] - brown
Food
Water [ˈwɔːtə] - water
Tea [tiː] - tea
Juice [ʤuːs] - juice
Sugar [ˈʃʊgə] - sugar
Salt [sɒlt] - salt
Yogurt [ˈjɒgət] - yogurt
Bread [bred] - bread
Milk [mɪlk] - milk
Cheese [ʧiːz] - cheese
Eggs [egz] - eggs
Butter [ˈbʌtə] - oil
Meat [miːt] - meat
Cookies [ˈkʊkiz] - cookies
Chocolate [ˈʧɒkəlɪt] - chocolate nine0057
Fruits [ fruːts ]
Apple [ˈæpl] - apple
Pear [peər] - pear
Orange [ˈɒrɪnʤ] - orange
Banana [bəˈnɑːnə] - banana
Lemon [ˈlemən] - lemon
Pineapple [ˈpaɪnˌæpl] - pineapple
Grapes [greɪps] - grapes
Kiwi [ˈkiːwi:] - kiwi
Tangerine [tæn(d)ʒəˈriːn] — Mandarin
Melon [ˈmelən] - melon
Watermelon [ˈwɔːtəˌmelən] - watermelon
Peach [piːʧ] - peach
Vegetables
Carrot [ˈkærət] - carrot
Onion [ˈʌnjən] - bow
Garlic [ˈgɑːlɪk] - garlic
Tomato [təˈmɑːtəʊ] - tomato
Cabbage [ˈkæbɪʤ] - cabbage
Pepper [ˈpepər] - pepper
Potato [pəˈteɪtəʊ] - potato
Cucumber [ˈkjuːkʌmbə] - cucumber
House [haʊs]
Bedroom [ˈbedruːm] - bedroom
Living room [ˈlɪvɪŋ ruːm] - living room
Kitchen [ˈkɪʧɪn] - kitchen
Bathroom [ˈbɑːθruːm] - bathroom
Fridge [frɪʤ] - refrigerator
Cooker [ˈkʊkə] - plate
Table [ˈteɪbl] - table
Chair [ʧeə] - chair
Sofa [ˈsəʊfə] - sofa
Bed [bed] - bed
Window [ˈwɪndəʊ] - window
Mirror [ˈmɪrə] - mirror
Towel [ˈtaʊəl] - towel
Toothbrush [ˈtuːθbrʌʃ] - toothbrush
Toothpaste [ˈtuːθpeɪst] - toothpaste
Wardrobe [ˈwɔːdrəʊb] - wardrobe
Cup [kʌp] - mug
Plate [pleɪt] - plate
Bowl [bəʊl] - bowl
Fork [fɔːk] - fork
Spoon [spuːn] - spoon
Knife [naɪf] - knife
Clock [klɒk] - hours
Clothes [ kləʊðz ]
Dress [dres] - dress
Skirt [skɜːt] - skirt
Shirt [ʃɜːt] - shirt
T-shirt [ˈtiːʃɜːt] - T-shirt
Jeans [ʤiːnz] - jeans
Trousers [ˈtraʊzəz] - pants
Shorts [ʃɔːts] - shorts
Jumper [ˈʤʌmpə] - sweater
Suit [suːt] - suit
Coat [kəʊt] - coat
Hat [hæt] - hat
Socks [sɒks] - socks
Months [ mʌnθs ] - months
January [ˈʤænjʊəri] - January
February [ˈfebrʊəri] - February
March [mɑːʧ] - March
April [ˈeɪprəl] - April
May [meɪ] - May
June [ʤuːn] - June
July [ʤu(ː)ˈlaɪ] - July
August [ˈɔːgəst] - August
September [sepˈtɛmbər] - September
October [ɒkˈtəʊbə] - October
November [nəʊˈvembə] - November
December [dɪˈsembə] - December
Weather [ ˈweðə ]
Sun [sʌn] - sun
Rain [reɪn] - rain
Cloud [klaʊd] - cloud
Wind [wɪnd] - wind
Snow [snəʊ] - snow
Fog [fɒg] - fog
Cold [kəʊld] - cold
Hot [hɒt] - hot
Winter [ˈwɪntə] - winter
Spring [sprɪŋ] - spring
Summer [ˈsʌmər] - summer
Autumn [ˈɔːtəm] - autumn
This list of first English words for children is far from complete.
Include in it those words that the child encounters daily.
And most importantly, do not forget: in order to teach your child English from an early age, you need to be confident in your knowledge. You can check your level of English before you start learning the language with your child here. nine0059
The very first English words on topics for children
Is it possible to teach a preschool child to speak a foreign language without resorting to specialized courses and lessons with a teacher? The experience of bilingual families, as well as enthusiastic parents who set themselves such a goal, shows that yes! Of course, with self-study, the level of language proficiency will directly depend on how much time and effort the parent devotes to this task. However, even a slight but regular attention to the topic of the English language will help introduce the baby to the first English words and immerse him in the world of a foreign language.
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At the end of the article you can view and download cards of the first 60 English words on 5 topics (family, animals, colors, fruits, vegetables). And also, we will tell you how you can make self-study of a foreign language effective, exciting and natural.
Contents of the article:
- At what age should a child start learning a foreign language
- Learning English in a bilingual family
- How to learn English with a child on your own? nine0425
- How can a child learn foreign words?
- 60 first English words with transcription and translation
The best age for a child to start learning English
The question of at what age to start learning English is still a matter of thought for parents and teachers. Our practice shows that the most optimal age is 3-5 years. This is exactly the time when children quickly and easily absorb any new information presented in a fun way.
That is why the main task of the teacher is to show that communicating in a foreign language is simple and natural. In this regard, teaching according to the communicative method, which is based on language practice, shows the best results when teaching preschool children. nine0003
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Parents can adopt the principles and rules of the communicative methodology by independently organizing education with the baby and forming the presence of English speech in their everyday life. For example, if you meet a dog on a walk on your way, call it in English “This is a dog. Dog is a dog in English. Use English vocabulary in the context of real circumstances and try to say words as part of whole phrases. It is this gradual and comfortable acquaintance of the child with the world of the English language that makes up the lion's share of the process of independent study. nine0003
The effectiveness of independent language learning directly depends on the time and effort that a parent devotes to his child
Pupils of 3-4 years old learn to use new words very quickly, gradually building whole phrases and sentences out of them.
But grammar rules, the alphabet and writing exercises are what are best left for school age. In early childhood, the baby learns all the features of the language through practice, as is the case with children developing in a bilingual environment. nine0003
Learning English with a child in a multicultural family
One often hears the opinion that in order to start learning it is necessary that the child already has an excellent command of his native language. Otherwise, English classes will not only be useless, but will also cause language confusion in the mind of the baby. However, the myth that a second language in the arsenal can harm a polyglot child successfully refutes the experience of thousands of bilingual families.
Active immersion in a multicultural environment makes the baby go all the way to mastering speech, as in the case of his native language. A lot of communicative practice and a living example before my eyes allow you to quickly navigate and intuitively understand the meaning of words without the need for mental translation.
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Experts say that children's bilingualism, with its ability to learn two languages simultaneously in the native format, persists up to 7-8 years. In the course of how the child masters writing skills, it fades, but nevertheless, the opportunity to learn languages easier and faster than usual remains for life. An added bonus for children who learn multiple languages early is excellent memory and cognitive abilities, which later help in other subjects. Families speaking the same language, of course, cannot fully recreate all the conditions of a multicultural family, but they can adopt some of its elements. nine0003
Bilingual children after 7-8 years of age retain the ability to learn foreign languages easier and faster
How to learn English with a child on your own?
Self-study English is easier than many parents imagine. The main principle is that English surrounds us always and everywhere. Remember how your baby began to speak his native language? What were his first words? Of course, repeating after his parents, he learned to name things that surround him in everyday life: body parts, vegetables and fruits, favorite toys and animals .
.. Starting to learn a foreign language, it is worth moving along the same path, because even lullabies in English in early childhood, will already contribute to the further development of the baby. nine0003
Many parents believe that it is necessary to start learning English with a child from letters and the alphabet. But this is not at all what you need to pay attention to when it comes to teaching preschoolers. First of all, focus on expanding your vocabulary, practicing speaking and listening skills. To do this, just try to include as many English words as possible in your life.
If it is convenient for you to recreate a multicultural environment at home, then do it and try to communicate with your baby only in English at home. But even regular classes for 15-20 minutes a day will be no less effective, when you and your child study a colorful English book or cards, or maybe just communicate in English. It is important to show that English is a natural part of your life. Try to associate English with some daily routine, such as 5 o'clock tea, the drive home from kindergarten, or a joint breakfast where you communicate in a foreign language and learn words in a relaxed way.
The benefit of this method is that learning new words in English becomes an interesting and effective activity. Your child does not memorize new words, but consciously memorizes them. nine0003
Learn 10 English words a day = regular foreign language classes for 15-20 minutes
If mom or dad speaks English at a conversational level, then they will be the best guide to the world of a new language. Emotional closeness and trust in the relationship will allow the child to avoid the possible stress of learning new information, and the desire to spend time with his parent for a fun activity will be the best motivation. But even a parent who speaks basic English can also be productive with their child. Remember that the most important thing at this stage is not so much the availability of special knowledge as your keen interest, i.e. you need to help your child learn English words every day. nine0003
How to learn English words with a child?
Modern children are surrounded by the English language, so you can gain new vocabulary in the most ordinary life circumstances.
For example, explaining why the favorite game is called "Angry Birds", where the name Spiderman came from, and what "free potatoes" means. Translate texts on T-shirts, toy boxes together and pay attention to accidentally heard English words. Thus, you will not only quickly replenish your vocabulary, but also show your child how easily and naturally English is integrated into everyday life. The ability to look at a foreign language as something natural will save the child from the language barrier and build self-confidence during the conversation. nine0003
Children easily memorize the simplest words for objects and phenomena that surround them every day: colors, toys, body parts, fruits and vegetables, etc. This is due to the fact that the child has a well-developed imagination and he learns a foreign word visually, without the need to correlate it with the Russian translation.
Learn words from the objects and phenomena around your baby
Choose one or more comfortable ways for children to learn English words together:
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Communication
The most relaxed and easiest way is live communication. Each new word can be approached with interest and play, while learning you do not need special conditions.
For example, at dinner, ask to name the foods on your plate in English, or name the objects that surround you yourself. In order to make the process more interesting, use a different voice tone, invent sounds and movements. Let the child repeat the word after you, getting involved in a fun game. Gradually show how the learned English words can be combined into phrases to describe the plots of the pictures: white cat, black cat. Then add all the new details - three white cats. nine0003
2. Flashcards
Learning English words with flashcards is one of the most popular methods. Bright cards with the image of various objects will help you learn the first English words. Depending on the age of the child, you can play different games with them. For example, for very young students, it will be enough to simply name the objects in the pictures.
An older child can be asked to sort the pictures by color - "red", "blue", etc. Learn sentence constructions by asking questions about the objects in the pictures: “Where is the bus?”. If you feel strong in yourself, try to make up whole stories about characters from pictures with your child. nine0003
By the way! On this site you can print out English word cards for free and start learning the language with your child right now
. Choose an age-appropriate program and study together, trying to fill the process of learning words in English for children with positive and vivid emotions. nine0003 4. Cartoons in English Watching cartoons in the original will help your child get used to English speech, catch intonation and pace. All this information is sure to be deposited in the mind and will ensure the correct pronunciation in the future. 5. Songs and dances The more activities your lesson includes, the more stable the child's interest in the language will remain.
