Asking children to find the meaning of words using a dictionary and then using those words in their own written sentences is a useful way to learn more about words. But if we’re to ensure children maintain interest in word learning, it is worth considering other approaches to vocabulary building. With this in mind we’ve listed some techniques you may want to add to your vocabulary focussed reading lessons

Vocabulary links, articles and resources from across the Primary English website collated on one easy to navigate page.