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Ziggity Zoom | Sparking Kids Imaginations. Mathwords. Math Antics - Math Video Lessons for Free plus more. Math is Fun - Maths Resources. 21 Digital Tools to Build Vocabulary. If you follow this blog, you know that I believe effective vocabulary instruction is just about the most important instructional activity for teachers to get right.

For lots of reasons. Vocabulary influences fluency, comprehension, and student achievement. How’s that for starters? In addition, a broad vocabulary is important for effective speaking, listening, reading and writing. Vocabulary is a foundational component of an effective K-12 comprehensive literacy framework. And, vocabulary plays an important role in the Common Core State Standards.

I write frequently about the importance of effective vocabulary instruction and my recent infographic – the 10 Do’s and Don’ts of Effective Vocabulary Instruction – has proved very popular having been Pinned over 31,000 times. In today’s 21st century classrooms, digital tools must coexist alongside more traditional tools.

Digital tools have advantages. 21 Digital Tools to Build Vocabulary Reference Tools 1. 2. Looking for a visual thesaurus? 3. Education.com | An Education & Child Development Site for Parents | Parenting & Educational Resource. Free Math worksheets, Free phonics worksheets, Math Games and Online activities and Quizzes.