Semantics
is the understanding of word meanings and the relationships between words. In this section you will find a variety of semantic language activities.
Click below to see developmental milestones for semantic language.
Basic Vocabulary
Preschool noun and verb cards. Is your child having difficulty labeling common objects? Here is a link to pictures of common objects. You can use these cards in a variety of ways. Here are some example:
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Verbs
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Print the verb cards and practice using the following activities:
1. name the verbs 2. you name the verb, and your child points to the picture of the verb 3. Use the verb in a short sentence..." the boy is eating" 4. Ask the child "what" questions - "what is the boy doing?" then require them to answer with a single word (action +ing) or in a complete sentence "the boy is eating". 5. Print two copies of the verb cards and play matching games or use when playing board games such as Candyland. Have the child draw a verb card and label it before taking a turn. |
Categories
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Watch this short video on categories. Understanding categories and identifying items that belong in different categories is a skill necessary to grow your child's semantic language.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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Watch these videos on opposites. Play along. Below are some opposites cards. Feel free to print them off and use for additional practice.
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Adjectives: Describing Words
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Watch this video to learn about adjectives. Adjectives are used to describe things. We might use adjectives to describe size, shape, fell, look, smell and feelings.
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Defining/Describing
Use the following activities to practice defining and describing skills with your child. Just click on the one you want and download it to print.
Multiple Meaning Words
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Multiple Meaning words are those words that sound alike and may be spelled alike but have different meanings depending on their context. Click on the following button to practice some multiple meaning words.
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WH Questions
Some students have difficulty discriminating between different "wh" question words: "what", "who", "where", "when", and "why".
We use the following tips when teaching students how to discriminate between different "wh" questions:
WHAT - is a person
WHAT - can also be an action
WHERE - is a location
WHO - is a person
WHEN -is a time frame
WHY - requires a reason
Watch this video on how to begin teaching your child the difference between "wh" questions
Some students have difficulty discriminating between different "wh" question words: "what", "who", "where", "when", and "why".
We use the following tips when teaching students how to discriminate between different "wh" questions:
WHAT - is a person
WHAT - can also be an action
WHERE - is a location
WHO - is a person
WHEN -is a time frame
WHY - requires a reason
Watch this video on how to begin teaching your child the difference between "wh" questions