1.8 Promotes emergent literacy including speaking, listening, reading, and writing through play and interaction with children

a. Understands that early literacy skills begin in infancy

b. Creates an environment where children have access to a variety of developmentally appropriate objects and materials to support early and emergent literacy

c. Provides opportunities for children to see adults reading and using written language for a variety of purposes

d. Promotes an environment where children are encouraged to listen and communicate with others

e. Provides experiences that encourage exploration of appropriate print materials and storytelling

f. Provides experiences that encourage children to develop drawing, pre-writing, and writing skills using a variety of tools

g. Provides a variety of opportunities for children to develop vocabulary and build knowledge

through shared reading

4.2 Creates an environment that is predictable, promotes interaction and learning,
and is responsive to the needs of all children
g. Uses a variety of strategies to engage and maintain children’s attention and active participation

4.4 Establishes a learning environment within group settings that is well-organized
and visually pleasing, and promotes reflection, extends learning,
and encourages self-management and cooperation* (Relates to group settings)
c. Selects materials that foster discovery, inquiry, imagination, creativity, and actively support a variety of goals
f. Provides a variety of developmentally appropriate books, pictures, and print materials