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How to build vocabulary at home
Children learn most new words from reading, but a short personal word list helps the important ones stick, especially before tests like the SAT.
- Collect words from what your child is reading, not from a random list.
- Write the meaning in their own words and one sentence that uses it.
- Review the list for five minutes, a few times a week, and drop words they know well.
- Use new words on purpose in conversation and writing that week.
Frequently asked questions
How many new words a week is reasonable?
Five to ten for most children. Fewer words, reviewed often, beat a long list reviewed once.
What is the best way to review vocabulary?
Short, spaced reviews: see the word again after a day, then a few days, then a week. Saying and using the word helps more than rereading.
Does vocabulary study help with the SAT?
The SAT tests words in context, so reading widely and learning words from that reading is the most useful preparation.
Should young children keep a word list?
Yes, kept simple: a word, a picture or short meaning, and a sentence they say out loud.