How do you teach monthly sight words and vocabulary? All of my students are functioning at anywhere from 9 months to 7 years old cognitively. ALL of my students can learn these monthly thematic vocabulary words in some capacity!
Each unit contains file folders- matching picture to picture & matching word to picture (As seen below).
Each unit also contains word wall cards and flashcards (word and picture and picture only). Each morning during morning meeting we say and spell a new word.
I place the flashcards on rings, mainly so I don’t lose any! I use them for matching games (like memory), read the room, data taking sessions, bingo (each new unit contains bingo cards!), and more !
Newer units also come with Sight word clip cards as seen above! This take it to the next level and will help to reach some higher level students.
I am always SO surprised how many words my students learn a month through these vocabulary units. Even my lower level students are able to match picture to word by the end of the month!
The sets are available for each month of the year (must purchase separately due to boardmaker copyright.) You can find them here!
Thank you for your sharing! This is so helpful!
I love these ideas for teaching vocubalary to our students with sugnificant disabilities. I’d love to hear more about ways you introduce new vocabulary during your morning meeting. I know you said “say and spell”… what about for your students who are nonverbal?
Hi Elizabeth! For nonverbal students they must touch the vocab word and spell it on their communication device. For low verbal they must touch each letter and spell. Helps with tracking and keeps them engaged and practicing letter sounds! For nonverbal kids it helps them practice where the letters are on their device. For lower students, I have them touch and they must “look” ( make eye contact) hope this helps!