Print Rich Classrooms
Key Feature of a print rich classroom?
Labels on shelves and materials
Must have material?
Books
Importance of planning different skill level activities
Meet diverse learning needs
Encourage literacy at home?
Sending books home
What is a milestone in early language development
Importance of enviornmental prints?
Connect print to meaning
One writing tool that should be available
Crayons
How often should you rotate center materials
How can we build a strong family partnership
Communication and invinatations to participate
Name a baby game
pat-a-cake
What should be included on classroom walls to promote literacy
Posters with print
How can puppets be used?
Retell or create stories
Purpose of setting a clear goal?
Ensure the activity supports learning objectives
Importance of sharing learning goals with families
To support consistent learning at home
What does a nurturist believe about language learning
Learned through nurturing and enviornment
How can we involve students in creating a print rich enviornment
Creating posters, labels, etc
One way to encourage storytelling?
Picture cards
Strategy for managing transitions between centers
Timer to indicate time to move
Activity at home to support language development
One key toddler listening skill
Following one or two step directions
What role does a print rich environment play in emergent literacy
Develops early reading and writing
Why should different genres of books be available
Expose children to language and ideas
How can caregivers promote independence?
Giving clear instructions
How can families be involved
Family read alouds
Example of critical thinking for young children
Listening to a story and identifying a main idea