Print Rich Classrooms
This refers to the types of print materials displayes in a classroom to enhance literacy
What is a print-rich Environment?
This area of the classroom is designed specifically for children to engage in reading and writing activities.
What is the language arts center?
This is the method by which teachers communicate with families about their child’s progress and classroom activities.
What are newsletters?
Theory that suggest that
children are born with the
innate ability to acquire
language
What is Nativist?
This is the first step in planning effective learning centers in the classroom.
What is setting clear learning objectives?
These labels are used to identify objects in the classroom and promote word recognition.
What are environmental print labels?
This practice involves children working together to enhance their language skills through dialogue and discussion.
What is collaborative learning?
This type of event encourages family involvement in the classroom and promotes community building.
What are family nights or open houses?
Refer to the enjoyment of or appreciation of the sounds or content being presented
What is Appreciative Listening?
This is a necessary component to ensure that each center has enough materials and resources for all children.
What is material organization?
This type of chart displays commonly used words to assist children in reading and writing.
What is a word wall?
This is the term for the process of introducing new vocabulary and concepts through engaging activities in the language arts center.
What is vocabulary building?
This approach involves providing families with resources to support learning at home.
What is home learning resources?
Refers to the early stages of listening development t in young children where they are learning to process sounds, comprehend language and respond to verbal cues
What is Toddler Listening
This type of schedule helps children understand the routines and expectations for center time.
What is a visual schedule?
A method by which teachers model reading strategies and demonstrate how to make sense of text. What is read-aloud?
What is read-aloud?
This type of activity allows children to create their own stories using pictures and words.
What is story creation or story writing?
This is when teachers seek input from families regarding their child's interests and home experiences.
What is family engagement?
A caregiver or educator who
is sensitive to and aware of
Childs emotional and
developmental needs
What is attuned adult?
This practice involves assessing children's engagement and learning in the centers to inform future planning.
What is ongoing assessment?
This instructional strategy encourages children's engagement with print through storytelling and interactive reading.
What is shared reading?
These materials are typically found in the language arts center to promote literacy skills.
What are books and writing tools?
This type of connection emphasizes the importance of a child’s home language and culture in their learning process.
What are culturally responsive practices?
Theory that combines
elements of both social
interactions and the active
construction of knowledge
What is Interactionists- Constructivist?
This term describes the various types of centers that can be set up in the classroom, such as art, science, and literacy.
What are thematic learning centers?