Families and Child
Literacy ( pg.458)
Literacy ( pg.458)
According to the chapter, who is a child's first and most influential teacher?
The family or parents
What is an effective way that parents can help their child develop thinking skills at home? (pg 464)
Encouraging categorization, such as sorting buttons, beans, or toys by color, shape, or size.
Why might a home visit be especially helpful when working with culturally diverse or quiet children? (pg.
To better understand children’s individual needs and plan accordingly.
What’s one simple way teachers can begin communication with families at the start of the school year? (pg 474. 3rd paragraph)
A phone call or email welcoming the family. (pg 474. 3rd paragraph)
What is the purpose of family literacy packs in preschools? ( pg. 475)
To increase family engagement in children’s learning and build a positive home-school link.
Name one way educators can gather valuable information about family literacy practices.
Through meetings, interviews, or discussions with families.
What can families have at home to help children notice words and letters? (pg. 465)
Providing a language-rich environment with books, labels, signs, and writing materials.
How often do most early childhood centers with strong home-school partnerships schedule home visits? (pg.
Yearly.
Name at least three of the seven common ways family-school contact happens. (pg 474. 3rd paragraph)
Daily conversations, emails, written communication, family meetings, workshops, social events, individual conferences.
What is included in a well-organized literacy pack for families? (Pg. 479)
Literacy materials, suggested activities, a checklist, and an evaluation form.
What are the three key factors that influence child literacy at home and school?
Setting, models, and planned/unplanned events.
Where do some families keep books to make sure their kids can always read, even on the go? (pg. 466 17-2e)
In backpacks or car seat pockets.
At what point is television viewing considered excessive for young children? ( pg.
More than 10 hours per week.
Why is it helpful for teachers to share examples or observations when expressing concerns to families? (17-4a third paragraph pg. 475)
To clearly communicate the concern in a brief and simple way, especially with families from diverse backgrounds.
What is one important consideration before introducing literacy packs to families? (pg.479)
They should be carefully explained to families to ensure they are not mistaken for homework or remediation.
What is one way schools can build trust and create a collaborative partnership with families?
Hiring bicultural or bilingual staff, regularly communicating with families, or involving families in decision-making.
What can pretending to read a book (like flipping pages or using silly voices) help young children develop? (pg. 466 17-2e)
An interest in reading and storytelling.
What is one major concern about children’s language development and screen viewing? (pg
It decreases verbal interactions with others and turns children into passive viewers.
Name one fun way families can support phonemic awareness at home. ( 17-4c pg. 177)
Playing with rhymes, silly words, and letter sounds.
How do public libraries support children's literacy development? (pg.479)
By offering books, magazines, periodicals, internet access, audiobooks, and cultural events.
What is the biggest socioeconomic factor that affects a child’s literacy development, according to the chapter
Poverty (which impacts access to books, library visits, and print-related experiences).
How can parents make story time more fun and help children pay attention?
Point to pictures, ask questions, and let children join in. other answers too from bullet points on (pg. 468)
Name two negative effects of excessive screen time on young children. (pg.
Aggressive behavior, poor reading comprehension, decreased imagination, overstimulation, and pronunciation difficulties.
What is one benefit of having a school lending library in an early childhood center? (17-4c pg. 477)
It gives families access to books (including in their home language) and reading tips, especially helpful for economically stressed families.
How can family and community volunteers contribute to children's language arts instruction? (Pg. 479)
By joining school efforts, being guest speakers, providing classroom demonstrations, and performing maintenance tasks.