Description Preface | Vocabulary: The Power to Understand the World Correctly Chapter 1: Vocabulary Is Thinking Power 01 What Is Your Child's Vocabulary Score? Vocabulary that makes daily life easier | Vocabulary that makes class more enjoyable Knowing and using words correctly matters | The critical period when vocabulary gaps widen 02 Focus on Class and Textbooks First You need vocabulary to follow lessons | All learning starts with vocabulary Textbook vocabulary is the core | Vocabulary determines grades 03 Vocabulary Is Communication Power Children who don't know multiple meanings of words | Children who don't ask when they don't understand Children who speak using only demonstrative pronouns | The way kids talk these days 04 Vocabulary Is the Size of Thought 05 Vocabulary Cannot Be Built with Workbooks Alone *Diagnosing Your Child's Vocabulary Chapter 2: Vocabulary — What to Watch and Listen To 01 Building Vocabulary at Home Conversation matters more than vocabulary volume | Parents are a child's first dictionary The small miracle of dinner-table conversation 02 Strengthening Vocabulary Through Class Elementary vocabulary can be built through school lessons alone | How to listen well in class 03 Growing Vocabulary Through Video and Audio Not English but Korean passive listening | Start with 30 minutes of daily news listening Passive listening to songs everyone loves | Listening to radio and audiobooks to boost focus Still, screen media should be a snack, not a staple | Smart ways to use screen media | How to choose the right screen media *Follow-Up Activities That Boost Vocabulary After Experiences Chapter 3: How Should Children Read? — Picture Books and Reading 01 Vocabulary Starts with Reading All learning begins with reading | Children must read with genuine immersion | In the end, children will learn to read 02 Real Reading Builds Vocabulary Enough time is needed | Choose books that are easy to read Children must actually understand what they read | Text length and difficulty should increase gradually 03 Start with Picture Books Why start with picture books | How to read picture books properly 129 Picture Book Follow-Up Activities How long should children read picture books? | How to choose good picture books 04 Textbooks Are Key for Concept Words Preparing textbooks | Why reading textbooks is essential How to properly read social studies textbooks | How to properly read science textbooks How to properly read Korean language textbooks | How to properly read math textbooks 05 Expanding Vocabulary with Newspapers and Magazines When to start reading newspapers and magazines | Print vs. online magazines and newspapers Daily vs. weekly newspapers | Newspapers, magazines, and dictionaries for elementary students | Follow-up activities after reading newspapers and magazines 06 Solidifying Vocabulary with a Korean Dictionary How to teach dictionary use (per curriculum) | Choosing a Korean dictionary | Making your own dictionary *If You Must Use Online Dictionaries and Dictionary Apps Chapter 4: How Should Children Speak? — Conversation and Questions 01 Reading and Expressing Feelings Children who can't express themselves | Activities that help children read and express emotions 02 Starting Empathetic Conversations Experiencing empathetic dialogue | Practicing empathetic dialogue 03 Encouraging Questions Questions are proof a child is growing | The right attitude toward answering questions Textbooks full of questions | Different types of questions | Recommended question games 04 Growing Through Word Play Recommended word games | Things to keep in mind during word play 05 The Power of Bedtime Chats Why bedtime chats matter | How to start bedtime conversations | For parents who find bedtime chats awkward *Nonviolent Communication to Help Children Find Their Voice Chapter 5: How Should Children Write? — Writing and Copying 01 Bringing Out Thoughts Comes First Children who find writing bothersome and hard | Why writing feels bothersome and hard Daily Writing Activity 1: Three-Line Writing | Daily Writing Activity 2: Free Writing Journal Thought-Building Activity 1: Mind Mapping | Thought-Building Activity 2: The Lotus Blossom Technique 02 Starting with Journaling How often should children write? | How much should children write? | How to guide their writing 03 Expanding Through Textbook Connections Types and features of writing found in textbooks | Korean Language, Grade 3 Semester 1 Unit 2 "Paragraph Structure" | Korean Language, Grade 5 Semester 1 Unit 4 "The Writing Process" 04 Copying Texts: Becoming a Collector of Sentences Four reasons copying texts is beneficial | How to start copying texts | Starting text-copying through reading Continuing text-copying with speeches and news articles | Sustaining the practice of copying texts