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New Vocabulary Words Connect Kids to the Real World!

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Reading books helps children connect new vocabulary words to real world experiences. Using props while reading with children puts those words into a meaningful context. Caregivers can use the props to stop and focus on big words and then give kids child-friendly explanations they’ll remember!

Aired: 05/16/18
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