10 ways to improve your kid's vocabulary

Mar 30, 2025

TOI Lifestyle Desk

Encourage writing activities

Ask your child to keep a journal, compose fiction stories, or maintain a vocabulary diary to reinforce word usage and expression.

Play word games

Play Scrabble, crossword puzzles, or word association games to engage vocabulary learning in a fun and interactive manner.

Have a 'Word of the Day'

Study one new word daily along with its meaning and use it in sentences throughout the day to strengthen the learning process.

Encourage story-telling

Encourage them to create and narrate tales. This aids imagination, vocabulary, and expression of thoughts.

Label household items

Placing labels on everyday objects like "door," "mirror," or "chair" helps kids associate words with their surroundings effortlessly.

Read daily together

Reading books with the child exposes him or her to new words within context, naturally enabling them to know meanings as well as enhance comprehension and communication abilities.

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Use flashcards

Flashcard visual learning enhances memorization and quick recall of words and their meaning by children.

Engage in conversation

Communicate with your child in varied terms, challenging them to inquire about things and implement new vocabulary into daily conversations

Visit libraries and bookstores

Reading books of different genres enhances language skills, introduces new words, and fosters the habit of reading.

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