Print Rich Classrooms
Print rich classrooms include
What is an environment that include books, writing materials and their work displayed at eye level.
A language arts center
What is an area of the classroom where printing is encouraged
Centers inside a classroom are set up
What is separated by noise levels, loud- quiet.
Teachers and families should establish
What is meaningful connections that encourage children's growth
The definition of "Milestone"
What is "An action or event marking a
significant change or stage in
development"
Print awareness in early literacy
What is includes recognition of directionality in reading (left to right and top to bottom).
Letters, words, and displays are placed for viewing on bulletin boards at children’s
What is eye level
The centers in a classroom include
What are writing, library, construction area, dramatic play, and art.
Suggestions help both
What is teachers and parents work on the same learning techniques at home and school
The stages of vocalization
What is sound production,
voice changes, babbling,
vowel-blended episodes, into
real words.
When preschoolers are read to frequently, they learn that
What is there are marks, called punctuation marks, that have different names and meanings.
Children are very fascinated in looking at and learning to read
When planning for centers, the ____ should be introduced into the learning areas.
What is "theme"
Diversity should be practiced
What is throughout the classroom and expressed at home
An attuned adult
What is an adult who responds with sensitivity and
accuracy based on an
understanding of an infant’s
(or young child’s) cues.
Example of a sight read word in a classroom
What is recognizing their names off a name tag without sounding it out
Some of the best writing materials for young learners include
What is large rub-on letters or alphabet letter stickers, magnetic boards and magnetized letter sets for forming words.
Classroom centers should be brought
What is outside for outdoor experiences and exploration.
Family home connections establish
What is relationships at home and school
A baby-game
What is "Pat-a-cake" or "peek-a-boo"
A time where children learn through read aloud
Through dialogue and exploration at a writing table or center
What is children construct new ideas concerning print and meaning in a supportive and smaller social setting.
Materials inside each learning center should be
What is rotated throughout each theme
Teachers help
What is promote learning of English Language Arts
The purposeful listening technique
What is increasing the ability to follow directions and instructions.