Social Media Post #160: Building Rich Vocabularies

Rich words build rich thinkers.

The language children hear every day shapes how they think, communicate and learn.

Rather than simplifying our language, we should focus on making rich vocabulary understandable through meaningful experiences, discussion and repetition.

Simple changes in teacher language can have a lasting impact.

One practical strategy: introduce one rich word each week and use it consistently across different activities.

The goal isn't to teach "big words." It's to build the language of thinking.