Check back each week for a new word!
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posted Mar 15, 2012 6:02 PM by Jennifer Hartley
echo \ek-oh\ (noun - a person, place, or thing)1. the repetition of a sound caused by reflection of sound waves
Aka: the repeat noise you sometimes hear after saying something in a big space
Example Sentence: When I yelled out, I heard an echo.
Parents
- As an optional learning experience, once you child understands what echo means, have them write their own sentences using the word. As a
writing prompt, you could display the following photo of a canyon. See resources below.
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posted Nov 4, 2011 5:24 PM by Jennifer Hartley
journey \jur-nee\ (noun - a person, place, or thing)1. an act or instance of traveling from one place to another Aka: a trip
Example Sentence: We packed our bags and prepared for our long journey. Parents
- As an optional learning experience, once you child understands what journey means, have them write their own sentences using the word. As a
writing prompt, you could display the following photo of a girl about to take a journey.
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posted Oct 8, 2011 6:59 PM by Jennifer Hartley
fidgety \fij-i-tee\ (adjective - describes a person, place, or thing)1. inclined to fidget
Aka: something that wiggles, squirms and moves around a lot
Example Sentence: The boy was fidgety until his parents let him play outside.
Parents
- As an optional learning experience, once you child understands what fidgety means, have them write their own sentences using the word. As a
writing prompt, you could display the following photo of a fidgety boy.
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posted Jul 8, 2011 8:16 AM by Jennifer Hartley
dainty \deyn-tee\ (adjective - a word that describes a noun)1. marked by delicate or diminutive beauty, form, or grace Aka: something that is delicate and usually small
Example Sentence: The dainty cat licked his paw.
Parents
- As an optional learning experience, once you child understands what dainty means, have them write their own sentences using the word. As a
writing prompt, you could display the following photo of a rhino and talk about how rhinos are NOT dainty. See resources below.
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posted Jul 8, 2011 8:10 AM by Jennifer Hartley
clench \klench\ (verb - an action or a state of being)1. to hold fast, or to set or close tightly
Example Sentence: Linus clenched the blanket in his hand.
Parents
- As an optional learning experience, once you child understands what clench means, have them write their own sentences using the word. As a
writing prompt, you could display the following photo and talk about how the girl in the picture is NOT clenching anything.
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posted Oct 23, 2009 12:21 AM by Jennifer Hartley
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pounce \pouns\ (verb - an action or a state of being)1. to make a sudden assault or approach Aka: to attach something quickly
Example Sentence: The cat likes to pounce on mice. Parents - As an optional learning experience, once you child understands what pounce means, have them write their own sentences using the word. As a writing prompt, you could display the following photo of a tiger stalking prey before it gets ready to pounce. See resources below.
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