# How to use Story Friends to improve vocabulary in your preschool classroom

### At-a-glance

##### Screening, Assessment and Curriculum

Story Friends

##### Topics

Communication & language, Early intervention, Literacy & reading, RTI/tiered instruction and interventions

##### Resource Types

Videos

##### Year

2017

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It can be hard for preschool teachers to devote sufficient class time to teaching vocabulary. To help 4- to 6-year-olds struggling with early language and literacy skills, teachers can add Story Friends to their daily center rotations or small group time. Through interactive animal-themed storybooks and engaging audio recordings, Story Friends effectively boosts oral language and vocabulary development and teaches children key concepts they need for social and academic success. See how it works from Dr. Howard Goldstein, co-developer of Story Friends.

[Watch the video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHKVznq3vS0)