Hello Everyone!
Is your little boy or girl a reluctant reader? My son is surrounded by books, is read to as much as possible, is give the opportunity to buy his own books, but, despite our best efforts, the IPAD and TV prevail.
I discovered a really easy way to increase his vocabulary; I bought a picture dictionary with simple meanings suitable for his age. My son uses this to help with his English homework or if he asks the meaning or spelling of a word, I encourage him to check this in his book. Since the homework given is quite short at this age, I feel the dictionary gives maximum benefit in a concentrated period. This is a godsend to little boys or children who have yet to develop better attention skills.
In addition, please remember to keep it visible at all times on your child's desk in his room. I cannot tell you how wonderful it was to see him pour over the book, select the word, read it aloud and place it back on his table. The additional and surprising benefit was his desire to keep a tidy desk afterwards with pencils, sharpeners etc., in their cases.
This has really worked wonders for my 7 year old, so try it with your own and let me know how it worked.
