Fun with BIG words
Vocabulary
After 30 years of teaching I learned that children love the challenge of big words like metamorphosis or transpiration. They might not connect to the simpler words like atom, ion, larva, etc. But they are intrigued with “big words”. Here is a list of some “big words” or cool vocabulary from Moonglow. Click on the question mark below for some fun activities with these words.
Tranquil
List the things you can think of that can be tranquil:
Entwined
How many things can you list that can be entwined?
Illuminate
What have you ever seen that has been illuminated?
Crimson
What animals might be the color of crimson?
Reveal
What is the best reveal you’ve ever seen?
Transform
List the animals that can transform