1. 1. Teaching PreK-3 Emergent & Beginning Learners By: Kaylan Ellis
2. 2. The teaching of reading is something we must get right if our young students are to have the world of learning opened to them. Reutzel & Cooter, 2015
3. 3. How do I teach learners at the PreK-3 levels? Step 1 Getting to Know Your Learners Step 2 Selecting Texts Step 3 Emergent Learners Step 4 Beginning Learners Step 5 Reflection
4. 4. Getting to Know Your Leaners It is essential to understand your students interest and motivation to develop academic and personal connections that enhance their learning.
5. 5. Selecting Texts Teachers must have balance when selecting texts for their students and incorporate the specific needs of their learners to enhance literacy development. Narrative Text Informational Text
6. 6. Emergent Learners Discover and Explore. Make connections. Beginning writing through scribbling stage. Make sense of adult readers.
7. 7. Emergent Learners Work on their oral language skills by describing their favorite animal.
8. 8. Beginning Learners Learn how to read. Need time to practice reading. Learn sight words. Writing moves towards the transitional stage
9. 9. Beginning Learners Working together to comprehend, write, and share the story.
10. 10. Reflection Teachers need to assess and reflect on instruction lessons : To determine the next step in providing students with appropriate learning opportunities. To determine students strengths and weaknesses. To enhance their own instruction and knowledge.
11. 11. Effective Literacy Instruction Includes: Teacher Knowledge Classroom Assessment Evidence-Based Practices Response to Intervention Motivation and Engagement Technology Family Connections