08/28/2026
📚 Don’t Just Read the Word—STOP and Talk About It!
📖 Smart Cactus Tutoring’s Reading Tip of the Week!
One simple way to help children build vocabulary and reading comprehension is to discuss new words and ask questions about them.
For example, if you come across the word “enormous,” don’t just define it and move on!
🐘 “Enormous means very, very big. What is something you think is enormous?”
Asking questions helps children connect new words to things they already know and experiences they’ve had. 💭
✨ Make reading a conversation—not just a task!
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