We have a change in the date of our Family Gathering (We will be doing the Vocabulary Parade again). It will be January 7, 2011! I wanted to give you a heads up, because it may be easier to come up with a word as you and your child have conversations. For instance, if they come to you and ask what a word means because they heard it on TV or from someone else....ta da...You may just have your Vocabulary Parade Word!
Vocabulary Parade Description:
Each child learns a new word and depicts themselves as that word. It is a learning experience for themselves, plus any of their friends in the audience that remembers what they dressed as. In order to save valuable instructional time, I am asking the families to chose a word with your child (that they do not already know) and create a depiction (costume) of that word. In addition, your child must be able to say the word and give a short definition of it. However, if your child was in my class last year, they must pick a new word!
For example, a new word could be regal, and the child could dress as royalty. It can be as simple as just a crown. The 'costume' does not have to be elaborate. At school we will make the signs that have the new vocabulary words on them. It is usually easiest to choose an adjective, but feel free to choose anything.
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