Vocabulary

[Sunshine551]

Hi Mums,

I am looking for books recommendations for my DS to improve his vocabulary. He is in Year 3 now but would like to work a bit more on his vocabulary and creative writing.
Please suggest
TIA

How is his reading?

Some 'classic' children's books are great as they use more old-fashioned language that your child may be less familiar with, yet.

For him to use his new vocab in his own writing, whatever he reads, encourage him to keep a 'magpie book' - a list of words/expressions/phrases he comes across (anywhere) that stand out for some reason. Then ask him to refer to his magpie book when writing. Basically 'stealing' the great 'words' for his own writing.

Thanks brilliotic, that sounds interesting.
It’s brilliant, but not sure how much it will work as its not possible for kids to practice every time.
But Please do suggest some workbooks for practice if possible.

Have a look at Mrs Wordsmith. It's extremely expensive but nicely done and introduces new words in an engaging way.

Read a variety of texts at home, with time for him to ask about words he doesn't understand.

What about audio books?

Thanks, will have a look.

Thanks Bluechampagne and Backingvocals.

Try Vocabulary Ninja?

The Lemony Snicket books are good at introducing sophisticated vocabulary. Also the How To Train Your Dragon series, they're tremendously well-written, as well as using a rich and apt vocabulary.
Here Be Monsters by Alan Snow is also particularly good.
I agree with brilliotic that books written over 40 years ago are useful as the language structures were far more advanced for children than most books written nowadays. Stig of the Dump is a good one for Y3.
The Phantom Tollbooth,. Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh, Swallows and Amazons.

He needs to read words in context- far better for him, and more fun, than workbooks.