Print Rich Classrooms
What is a print rich classroom classified as?
an environment that contains a variety of materials to connect children’s play with literature
what is language arts in early childhood education?
incorporates several areas of learning such as reading, writing, and speaking
What is a learning center?
Learning centers are designed as specific areas in a classroom that offer activities meant to engage, extend, enhance and/or differentiate students’ learning
why is family engagement important?
home-school partnerships result in positive outcomes for students and schools
what are examples of baby games?
block toys and puzzles
What are some examples of materials to have in your classroom?
Alphabet, calendar, word wall, labels
Why are literacy centers important?
Encourage Student Collaboration
Why use learning centers?
learning activities are aligned to individual ability levels and allow for options and choices, they are highly motivated to participate
what type of programs have resources available to families?
head start programs
what is purposeful listening?
Listening with the intent of understanding the person fully rather than listening to respond.
Why is print rich environment important?
helps with early literacy development and print concepts
what are literacy centers?
a variety of readily available materials (poems, charts, big books, and other print materials) so that students can work successfully and independently
what would a center look like?
A table with game-based activities for math or reading review can be a learning center
What should you establish from the start with families?
trust
listening for pleasure is what type of listening?
Appreciative
What style of writing should you use for your labels?
Use the style of writing that is consistent with what your school district teaches
how long should literacy centers be?
12-15 minutes
when should you use a center?
used during small group instruction
why is family involvement important?
contributes to meaningful and lasting relationships and impact's children's success
Watching a debate and focusing on what the people are saying is an example of what type of listening?
Critical listening
Why is it good to have the alphabet in the classroom?
enables your students to begin making connections between letters and words
what materials would likely be found in a literacy center?
books, puppets, writing materials
What questions should you ask when creating a center?
What's my concept or lesson, how many students, how will it fit into classroom?
what is family partnership?
parents to gain confidence and parenting skills
what is a milestone?
Behaviors or physical skills seen in infants and children as they grow and develop.