Language is important. I don't know if it was from being raised in a home where the father always referred to everything as a "whatchamacallit" or because I was a lazy student, but I suffer, to this day, with my limited vocabulary. Often, I can understand things and I "get" them, but there is NO WAY I could verbalize the concept to anyone else. Blech. I really wish I was different.
Today, because I had to look up the meaning of a word in a FASCINATING TED Talks talk (If you want to watch the talk, see the link below), I came across a dictionary-type website that has all kinds of word games meant to enhance vocabulary. I love games, so naturally I loved this site.
There are even games that the kids might want to play....for example, there is one called "Where's Your Intestine: Body Parts"....Ty would probably love it if you played that with him, Kristin.
If you click on "Elementary" under "Grade Level", there's a game called "Fancy words for things you already know words for".
There are a lot of games that the kids might get a kick out of playing ESPECIALLY if you had them come play them with you. The mini chefs might like "Mac & Cheese, Again? More Dinner Options" Actually, maybe my daughters might need to play that game. Anyone know what a "brisket" is? Sorry that I failed you.
You need to start thinking ACT or SAT. College is NOT that far off. : ( (This is a way to make some of the learning a game.)
BTW, these games are NOT just for kids. Check it out....
Here's the TED Talk I referred to:
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