-ONYMS
You are probably very familiar with the terms synonym and antonym. Yet there are actually quite a few words in English that incorporate the Greek root word ‘onym’ which means ‘name’. Below are a few of the more common words … Continued
Increasing Young Children’s Vocabulary
The research shows that there is a high correlation between the depth of a child’s vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension (Ouellette, 2006). The more words a child understands, the more they are able to comprehend what they are reading. So, … Continued
Listening to Your Child Read
Often as parents it is difficult to find the balance between scaffolding our children’s attempts at reading versus figuratively ‘standing back’ and letting our children take the lead in solving the difficulties they encounter. When it comes to reading, we … Continued
What skills do children need to become competent readers and spellers?
There are a whole range of skills children need before they can become competent readers and spellers. It’s not just about sitting down and teaching your child to recite the letters of the alphabet and to recognise some words. The … Continued
Impact of Oral Vocabulary on Reading
It is well known that there is a complex interplay between oral vocabulary knowledge and reading. This includes: Increased oral vocabulary knowledge is directly associated with increased comprehension. You need to be familiar with the majority of the words in … Continued