Etymology

Overview

Literacy specialist Elaine Stanley gives a brief overview of etymology and how to introduce it to morphology lessons for students in the early years.

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Who is this video for?

Foundation to Year 2 teachers; school leaders

What will you learn?

How to teach etymology for early years students.

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