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Day 1: Getting to know the word
On Day 1 (or the first worksheet), your child will get to know the word. Once they've chosen the word have them write it on the word line. Don't just stop there. Discuss the spelling or anything you notice about the word. Break it into syllables. Look at what the dictionary has to say about it. Do you see any root words? Talk about all the things you notice.
After you've looked at the spelling, read the word in context. Read the book passage it's found in. You can read just the sentence or the whole paragraph. Any guesses about what the word means? Are there any other words that could be used in place of that word? Have fun with this.
After you've had fun looking at the word in context, it's time to crack open the dictionary (or ask Siri or Alexa or however you look up words). Find the definition that describes the word in the context you just read. That's the definition you or your child will write on the worksheet.
Day 2: Creating with the word
Today you will move from understanding the word to creating some content with it. Your child will draw the word and create a sentence with the word in it. There are many ways to do this. The key is to find the one that fits your children best. The illustration of the word might be more of a visual pneumonic to help your child remember the meaning, or it could be an illustration of the sentence your child writes. Some like to make the sentence first, while others like to start with the picture. When it comes to this step, the sky's the limit!
Day 3: Play with the word
This page is pretty flexible, but it can be a lot of fun. Think about the word in context. What part of speech is it representing? Color in the right one, and talk about the parts of speech a little more.
Pull out your handy dandy thesaurus and find some synonyms and antonyms. This can be especially fun. You may disagree with some of the words you find, why? Which is the best substitution in the context of the book in which the word was encountered? Which word could you use in the sentence you made the day before? Can you make an opposite sentence using an antonym?
Not every word will have another word form, but when it does, it's fun to write them down. Verbs, for example have a lot of forms: walk, walking, walked, etc. Nouns have a singular and plural from. Some word forms change the word altogether like: eat and ate.
Store Your Words
Keep track of all your words in a binder or folder, and every once-in-a-while, pull them out and look through them. This is a great way to review.
Use your words
Pay attention to the words your kids have chosen and look for ways to use those words in your everyday life. You can even make a game out of it see who can use them the most. Sometimes, when my kids have a pretty exciting word, they like to call their Grandpa to see if they can stump him. These types of activities really help the words stick.
Hi! I’m Laura, homeschooling mom to three. I’m excited to share our homeschooling journey with you. We tend to follow a child led unit study approach to homeschooling. While I pull from many educational philosophies, if I had to pick one way to describe our homeschool, it would be Braveschooling (based on Julie Bogart's book "Brave Learner"). The thing about home education though, is that each family and life stage are so different. No two homeschools look the same. My hope is that by sharing my journey, I can offer support, encouragement, and inspiration to help you think outside the box to create a dynamic homeschool experience tailored to your family.
“Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.” ~1Thessalonians 5:11
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/https://www.instagram.com/tickettolearning
Download the Worksheets for FREE Here: drive.google.com/file/d/1HlddUTphCW0v7sY5cvRbtmXQ0nkHy_I2/view?usp=sharing
Day 1: Getting to know the word
On Day 1 (or the first worksheet), your child will get to know the word. Once they've chosen the word have them write it on the word line. Don't just stop there. Discuss the spelling or anything you notice about the word. Break it into syllables. Look at what the dictionary has to say about it. Do you see any root words? Talk about all the things you notice.
After you've looked at the spelling, read the word in context. Read the book passage it's found in. You can read just the sentence or the whole paragraph. Any guesses about what the word means? Are there any other words that could be used in place of that word? Have fun with this.
After you've had fun looking at the word in context, it's time to crack open the dictionary (or ask Siri or Alexa or however you look up words). Find the definition that describes the word in the context you just read. That's the definition you or your child will write on the worksheet.
Day 2: Creating with the word
Today you will move from understanding the word to creating some content with it. Your child will draw the word and create a sentence with the word in it. There are many ways to do this. The key is to find the one that fits your children best. The illustration of the word might be more of a visual pneumonic to help your child remember the meaning, or it could be an illustration of the sentence your child writes. Some like to make the sentence first, while others like to start with the picture. When it comes to this step, the sky's the limit!
Day 3: Play with the word
This page is pretty flexible, but it can be a lot of fun. Think about the word in context. What part of speech is it representing? Color in the right one, and talk about the parts of speech a little more.
Pull out your handy dandy thesaurus and find some synonyms and antonyms. This can be especially fun. You may disagree with some of the words you find, why? Which is the best substitution in the context of the book in which the word was encountered? Which word could you use in the sentence you made the day before? Can you make an opposite sentence using an antonym?
Not every word will have another word form, but when it does, it's fun to write them down. Verbs, for example have a lot of forms: walk, walking, walked, etc. Nouns have a singular and plural from. Some word forms change the word altogether like: eat and ate.
Store Your Words
Keep track of all your words in a binder or folder, and every once-in-a-while, pull them out and look through them. This is a great way to review.
Use your words
Pay attention to the words your kids have chosen and look for ways to use those words in your everyday life. You can even make a game out of it see who can use them the most. Sometimes, when my kids have a pretty exciting word, they like to call their Grandpa to see if they can stump him. These types of activities really help the words stick.
Hi! I’m Laura, homeschooling mom to three. I’m excited to share our homeschooling journey with you. We tend to follow a child led unit study approach to homeschooling. While I pull from many educational philosophies, if I had to pick one way to describe our homeschool, it would be Braveschooling (based on Julie Bogart's book "Brave Learner"). The thing about home education though, is that each family and life stage are so different. No two homeschools look the same. My hope is that by sharing my journey, I can offer support, encouragement, and inspiration to help you think outside the box to create a dynamic homeschool experience tailored to your family.
“Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.” ~1Thessalonians 5:11
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/https://www.instagram.com/tickettolearning
