Importance of Incorporating Nomenclature/Vocabulary Cards as Pre-Reading/Reading Learning Strategy

If you're a preschool mom or teacher looking to boost your little one's reading skills, nomenclature cards might just become your new BFF. These simple yet powerful tools can make a huge difference in how young children start to understand language and reading.

Imagine this: your child is looking at a picture of a horse and right next to it is the word "horse." Suddenly, it clicks—they realize that those letters together represent the animal they love. That’s the magic of nomenclature cards. They help kids make the connection between objects and words, which is a huge step toward learning to read.

Not only do these cards build vocabulary by introducing new words, but they also make those words stick. Seeing and saying the words over and over helps cement them in your child’s memory. Plus, when you start sorting the cards into groups—like animals, colors, or shapes—you’re teaching them to recognize patterns and organize information, which is super important for reading comprehension.

And let’s be honest, keeping a preschooler engaged can be a challenge, but the interactive nature of these cards makes learning fun. So, whether you’re teaching at home or in a classroom, nomenclature cards are a great way to kickstart your child's reading journey in an enjoyable, hands-on way.

Get started today by incorporating nomenclature cards into your preschooler's learning routine.

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Bundle includes:

• Kitchen Nomenclature/Vocabulary Cards
• Tool Nomenclature/Vocabulary Cards
• Fruit Nomenclature/Vocabulary Cards
• Home Nomenclature/Vocabulary Cards
• School Nomenclature/Vocabulary Cards
• Farm Animal Nomenclature/Vocabulary Cards

Color Matching Activity Cards: Not Just For Learning Colors

I was always so amazed as I watched my children "play" with these beautiful color match activity cards, it seemed like such a simple activity...a fun thing to do...a game. 

I knew that working with the cards promoted fine motor skills while they were learning their colors, but I was not aware that so many more things were going on in their minds while their little hands were happily matching and sorting. They were also gaining early math concepts, such as sorting, grouping, and pattern recognition.

Seeing the sense of accomplishment on their face as they identified and matched those colors is something I loved seeing. It was such a boost to their confidence. 

Visit www.insightfulbrain.com to grab a set for your child or classroom and watch their little minds work!

Red Level C-V-C Rhyming Word Language Set: Using Phonetically Spelled Words

Rhyming words contribute to the development of reading fluency, allowing young readers to navigate texts with ease. The repetitive nature of rhymes fosters a sense of predictability, empowering children to anticipate words and phrases. This predictability is a valuable tool that aids in the smooth flow of reading, fostering confidence and a sense of accomplishment.

Mastering the skill of identifying rhyming word pairs plays a key role in cultivating predictive reading abilities. When a child can identify a rhyming pattern, it empowers them to predict words with similar sounds, foster confidence in their reading ability.

Below are our set of Red Level C-V-C Rhyming Word Language cards that are already prepared and can be accessed instantly to further your child's reading and language skills.

Click here to access the Rhyming Word Card Sets

Four Planes of Human Development - Maria Montessori

Building a Sense of Purpose and Responsibility Making Bread

Practice Reading Skills While Learning New Concepts

 

Children absorb so much information during their early years. Many times, you can easily teach and reinforce more than one concept at the same time. 

Three year-olds can easily grasp the concept of singular and plural when it is approached in the correct manner. You don't have to buy fancy manipulatives either!

Example using household items:

Gather several of the exact same object. Try to ensure there is no difference in the objects. For instance, 11 red buttons that are exactly the same, 14 pencils that are exactly the same, 15 orange skittles, etc.

• Place 1 of the items on the workspace in front of the child and announce "singular".
• Have the child repeat.
• Remove the item from the workspace and place several of the objects in front of the child and say "plural" and have the child repeat.
• Repeat this 2-3 times.
• Now, place 1 item on the workspace, then place a group of objects spaced away from the 1 object. Point to the 1 item and state "singular' and have the child repeat. Then, point at the 
  group of the objects and state "plural" and have the child repeat.
• Repeat this 2-3 times.

To extend the lesson:

You can make a "singular/plural" lesson with items such as cheerios, buttons, etc. around your house and create a label that says "singular" and "plural" and show your child how to label the singular and plural group.

If you have a beginning reader, you might be interested in the following singular and plural activity cards that reinforce early reading skills while learning the concept of singular and plural words. 

There is no need to wait until a child reads at a more advanced level to teach this skill when they can learn it at this period in time where their mind absorbs information at such a fast rate.

To teach this lesson, show your child how to place the singular and plural heading cards on their workspace. 

Then, pull the cards out and shuffle them up and place them on the workspace. 

The first set uses picture cards so the child can visually understand the concept of singular and plural.

The next three sets, expands on this concept by using words that have the C-V-C pattern for beginning readers.

This activity is a wonderful extension for your beginning reader!!!

Unlocking Potential: The Crucial Role of Authentic Toys in Montessori Education

Montessori education has long been celebrated for its unique approach to nurturing young minds, emphasizing hands-on learning and individualized exploration and are important for holistic development. I love the way the American Montessori Society describes how beneficial they are in their video series, "Why Authentic Toys Matter":

https://amshq.org/Blog/2023-11-15-Why-Authentic-Toys-Matter-schleich-and-Montessori-Part-1

These authentic toys do not have to break the bank. They can be found at garage sales, and thrift and consignment stores.