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This understanding will get better over time, with more experience.  \nReference: “Developing Vocabulary” – Handout – no source.  \nA-Parents-Guide-for-Increasing-Your-Childs-Vocabulary-v2023-01","cbCairvIxr7a9Yj2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairvIxr7a9Yj2","pdf",171846,"English","# Why improve your child’s vocabulary?\n# Teaching new words effectively\n## When and how new words are learned\n## Types of words to teach\n## Patterns in children’s vocabulary learning\n## Checking understanding","[{\"question\":\"Why should parents focus on increasing a child’s vocabulary?\",\"answer\":\"Many children with language disorders understand and use fewer words than peers. A strong vocabulary helps children communicate needs and ideas, making vocabulary improvement an important language goal.\"},{\"question\":\"What are effective ways to teach new vocabulary words?\",\"answer\":\"Teach words when the object is present or when the word is useful or fun. 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