Phonological Awareness
Vocabulary
Book & Print Knowledge
Speaking & Comprehension
Writing & Dual Language
100

This is a word that sounds the same at the end, like “cat” and “hat.”

What is a rhyme?)

100

Talking and reading with children helps grow this part of their language.

What is vocabulary?

100

This part of the book tells who wrote it.

What is the author?

100

This skill helps children talk with others and share ideas.

What is speaking?

100

Scribbling is the first step toward this skill.

What is writing?

200

Clapping syllables in “but-ter-fly” helps build this skill.

What is syllable awareness?

200

This is using real-life objects and conversations to teach new words.

What is contextual learning?

200

 This part shows you where a story starts.

What is the front cover? 

200

Asking “What happened next?” helps build this.

What is comprehension?

200

Name a Writing Area material for preschoolers.

Markers, whiteboards, pencils, stencils, etc.

300

What is the first sound in “sun”

What is /s/?

300

What is Tier 2 vocabulary?

Words like “observe” or “predict”—used across subjects but less common in speech

300

What direction do we read in English?

Left to right, top to bottom.

300

True or False: Children can only develop comprehension after they learn to read

False

300

True or False: Children should only write real words to practice writing.

False

400

True or False: Phonological awareness is about hearing and playing with sounds.

True

400

Give an example of how to teach the word “enormous” through play.

Dramatic play, books, comparing sizes, etc.

400

True or False: Pointing to words while reading aloud helps children understand print.

True

400

What are two ways to support speaking in preschool?

Group Time, Interest Areas, Book Time, Message Board, Meal Time etc.

400

What’s a benefit of using children’s home language in learning?

Builds identity, supports learning, strengthens comprehension, etc.

500

Name 2 classroom activities that promote phonological awareness.

Songs, rhyming games, clapping names, etc.

500

True or False: Vocabulary is more important than comprehension.

False—they support each other.

500

Give 2 signs that a child understands how books work.

Turning pages correctly, pointing at pictures/words, retelling, etc.

500

Describe a way to build comprehension using a wordless book.

Encourage children to tell the story from the pictures...Read the Pictures..,

500

One way to support dual language learners in the classroom.

Visuals, routines, use home language, etc.

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