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Oral Language and Vocabulary Instruction for Preschoolers

Date added: July 13, 2026

A review of research on effective oral language and vocabulary development for preschoolers.

Abstract

This review provides a narrative synthesis of 36 studies reporting results of oral language and vocabulary interventions delivered to preschool-aged children. We included studies published between 2018 and 2025. The purpose of this review is to summarize study and intervention characteristics and identify instructional components associated with stronger effects on oral language and vocabulary outcomes

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