SEEarlyLiteracyinPreschoolPt1-6hrHCS

This face-to-face course will equip preschool teachers with an understanding of the essential early literacy and oral language skills that support children’s reading and language development. You’ll explore the key components of oral language, phonemic awareness, alphabet knowledge, and concepts of print (print awareness), as well as the important connections between these skills and emerging literacy.

You’ll be introduced to practical instructional routines and strategies for intentionally supporting language and literacy development throughout the preschool day. You’ll also leave with easy, approachable activities and ideas that can be seamlessly woven into play, routines, read-alouds, and everyday classroom interactions to build children’s confidence and foundational literacy skills.

1.1  Understands typical and atypical development and multiple factors that influence development from conception through infancy and early childhood 
1.1 e. Applies theories of growth, development, and learning into everyday practices
1.7 Supports children's cognitive development 
1.7 a. Engages children in conversations
1.7 h. Uses open-ended questions to encourage child-initiated interactions
1.8 Promotes emergent literacy including speaking, listening, reading, and writing through play and interaction with children
1.8 a. Understands that early literacy skills begin in infancy
1.8 b. Creates an environment where children have access to a variety of developmentally appropriate objects and materials to support early and emergent literacy
1.8 c. Provides opportunities for children to see adults reading and using written language for a variety of purposes
1.8 d. Promotes an environment where children are encouraged to listen and communicate with others
1.8 e. Provides experiences that encourage exploration of appropriate print materials and storytelling
1.8 f. Provides experiences that encourage children to develop drawing, pre-writing, and writing skills using a variety of tools
1.8 g. Provides a variety of opportunities for children to develop vocabulary and build knowledge through shared reading
1.9 Encourages and supports Dual Language Learners 
1.9 e. Provides a language rich environment using “natural” language and communication patterns to support and develop the vocabulary and knowledge base of children learning English
4.1 Develops and models genuine, supportive relationships 
4.1 c. Shows genuine interest in children’s experiences, ideas, and work
4.2 Creates an environment that is predictable, promotes interaction and learning, and is responsive to the needs of all children
4.2 a. Plans, implements, and adapts a supportive learning environment that promotes children’s safety, positive interactions, and behaviors
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  
4.4 f. Provides a variety of developmentally appropriate books, pictures, and print materials

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