1. Work with word configuration.

2. Teach the spelling of words.

a. Make a spelling list and practice the words.

b. Make word finds including time words.

3. Note the frequency of types of words.

4. Note places where words are commonly used.

1. Model the pronunciation.

2. Phonetically analyze the words using graphophonemic clues.

3. Note prefixes, suffixes, roots, etc.

1. Illustrate the words.

a. Make a collage of things done after school, after lunch, after coming to a busy street.

b. Draw pictures of things which need to be done before a specified amount of money is earned.

c. Show slides or videos which illustrate meanings.

2. Keep word lists.

3. Use dictionaries.

4. Discuss various meanings.

a. List things which need to be done before something else can be done.

b. Discuss activities related to specific times.

c. Talk about how various times are represented on clocks.

d. Talk about the meanings of words in different cultures.

5. Use games and activities.

a. Act out time words. Have someone guess what is being pantomimed.

b. Make a dictionary of time words.

c. Create crossword puzzles which include time words.

d. Dramatize the meaning of time words using puppets.

e. Make up riddles about time words.

f. Keep a record of what is eaten for one week.

6. Examine meanings in specific contexts.

a. Read books such as Herman Schneider's Follow the Sunset or Thacher Hurd's The Quiet Evening.

7. Provide many concrete experiences.