Growing Your Word Power

Vocabulary means all the words you know and use. In first grade, you will learn lots of new words by reading, listening, and talking with others.

How to Learn New Words

You can learn new words by:

• Listening to stories
• Asking questions about words you don’t know
• Looking at pictures and matching them with words

Using Words Every Day

The more you use new words, the easier it is to remember them. Try using new words when you talk to your family, friends, or teacher.

Why Vocabulary Matters

Knowing more words helps you understand what you read and say what you mean.

• Try making a word wall at home or in class
• Play games like "I Spy" or memory with word cards

Growing your vocabulary is like collecting treasures—you can use them whenever you want!