Advanced Vocabulary-“A” (2) - Introduction

The Advanced Vocabulary-Two Program builds on the foundation of the 30-category system I use to teach children. This program specifically focuses on the second set of 10 categories, providing an extension of the beginner’s Vocabulary-One Program. As we move into this more advanced phase, the program introduces additional skills, strategies, and concepts to enhance children’s language development.

One of the main goals of this program is to improve "word finding," helping children recall words more quickly and accurately during conversations. Often, children know words but struggle to access them when needed. This program works on speeding up memory recall and teaching children how to describe objects and concepts, enhancing both their vocabulary and comprehension.

While I use miniatures in therapy, I strongly recommend using real objects from your child’s environment for better learning. Real objects allow children to better understand the purpose and function of items, and offer valuable opportunities to teach clear expectations for how each item should be used.

In this program, it's not just about naming objects, but also about helping children understand their context and use. For example, when teaching about a couch, we explore not only that it's something to sit on but also how to respect boundaries—understanding that jumping on a couch might be acceptable at home but not in other people's homes.

A key concept here is developing Theory of Mind, which involves recognizing that behaviors or actions that are acceptable in one setting may not be in another. This skill helps children understand boundaries and respect in different environments.

We also emphasize practical lessons, like teaching children to respect nature. For instance, while cutting flowers might seem cute, it’s important for children to understand that plants are living things and should be treated with care. Likewise, objects like scissors should only be used with adult supervision to avoid accidents and misuse.

The program also nurtures executive function by providing children with strategies to stay engaged and motivated. The goal is not to force children to participate but to make the activities enjoyable and interactive so they willingly engage for longer periods.

Finally, I encourage using real-world environments in this program—real furniture, fruits, vegetables—anything that allows children to touch, explore, and learn about the world around them. This hands-on approach helps children make meaningful connections to the vocabulary they are learning.

Through this program, we will create an enjoyable and enriching learning experience that equips children with the skills to better communicate, respect boundaries, and understand the world in a deeper, more meaningful way.

To complement this program, I suggest you work on the Daily Routines program https://simple-steps-4-learning.teachable.com/p/the-daily-routines-program-for-beginners11 since steps in this program will give you guidance to teach about objects within context in detail and the "Categories" program simple-steps-4-learning.teachable.com/p/categories-beginners because this program teaches a child the names of all 30 categories that are included in all 3 Vocabulary programs.

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