"Vocabulary knowledge is knowledge; the knowledge of a word not only implies a definition, but also implies how that word fits into the world." --Steven A. Stahl, Teaching Word Meanings (2005)
Help your child explore words in multiple contexts so that she can build a deeper understanding of word meanings.

AT THE ZOO OR THE PARK – Animals also have families, but these are sometimes very different than our own. Learn about some different families in the animal kingdom by reading All Kinds of Families. Use the opportunity to talk to your child about the Family Roles in your own family – how are these animal families the same and how are they different from your own?


What will Your child learn?
Language Development
  • Receptive Language
  • Vocabulary Knowledge
  • Appreciation and Knowledge of Books and Stories
  • Awareness of Print and Illustrations
Physical Development
  • Not developed during this play
Cognitive Development
  • Scientific Knowledge
  • Scientific Observation
  • Family Roles
  • Understanding Same and Different
What did your child learn?
Social Emotional Development
  • Building Relationships
  • Following Rules and Routines
Language Development
  • Receptive Language
  • Vocabulary Knowledge
  • Appreciation and Knowledge of Books and Stories
  • Awareness of Print and Illustrations
Physical Development
  • Not developed during this play
Cognitive Development
  • Scientific Knowledge
  • Scientific Observation
  • Family Roles
  • Understanding Same and Different


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