“although reading and writing abilities continue to develop throughout the life span, the early...
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“Although reading and writing abilities continue to develop throughout the life span, the early childhood years – from birth through age eight – are the most
important period for literacy development.”
( The joint position statement of the IRA and NAEYC, adopted 1998)
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Concepts of print refers to the knowledge of the functions (practical uses), structure (printed words are separated by spaces), and conventions (print is read from front to back, left-to-right, and top to bottom) of written language.
“The children who make good progress in learning to read during the first grade are usually those who enter with considerable book experience under their belts.”
(From Much More than ABC’s by Juditth A. Schickendanz, NAEYC, 1999)
When they are in environments where language is used
When they have meaningful interaction with others
Be aware of the development of the stages of writing
Share books with children Talk about letters by name and
sounds Establish a literacy-rich environment Re-read favorite stories Play language games Encourage children to experiment
with writing Have children keep journals
Realistic pictures Interesting story line or plot SHORT plot Rhyming words Repetitive words or phrases Use variety – fiction, poetry, non-
fiction Beautiful language Use stories that they are
interested in or appeal to them
Plot can be longer, humorous, and silly.
If Children Get Restless or Bored…
Add more drama to the voices Shorten the story End the story immediately
Read it through – Know the story!
Practice, Practice, Practice! Make props and visuals Prepare vocal and facial expression
Prepare an active setting Make it FUN!!!
Introduce the book by reading the title and showing children the front of the book.
Tell the Author and Illustrator. Define what both of those mean.
Ask the children to predict what the story will be about.
Occasionally review Use/Care of Books as well as words like “spine” of book.
Pass hand or pointer under print as you read. Take time to call attention to capital letters,
punctuation, illustrations, author’s use of words, rhyming patterns, spelling patterns, page numbers, phonemic awareness, teach vocabulary, etc…
Ask 5 questions during/after the story (open-ended).
☺Factual☺Inferential☺Applicative☺Compare and Contrast☺Cause and Effect
☺Patterns and Sequence☺Predicting
An activity to reinforce the concept, message, or moral to a story
Stretchers extend story time and help children remember the story
Adds a “hands-on” element to story time
Make a collage Make a word wall with words from the
story Draw own illustrations of the story Re-write the outcome Act out the story Color a picture Create a craft
http://www.youcanteach.com/storystretchers.php
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/Lesson_Plans/Literature_Activities/
http://www.dltk-kids.com/books/
Familiarize children with concepts of print
Develop fine motor skills Share literacy activities with families Give children meaningful experiences
with print
Books about childrenCreative BooksAlphabet BooksCounting BooksSong or Poem BooksNew Knowledge Books