USING PLAYTIME TO FACILITATE LANGUAGE
DEVELOPMENTBridgette Long Natalie Rapp
Southwest Regional Key Northwest Regional Key
Infant Toddler Specialist Infant Toddler Specialist
September 22 2012
GOALSbullIdentify games and activities that promote language development
bullLearn how to create artdramatic play activities that connect to an interactive read-aloud
bullIdentify ways to modify classrooms to promote Literacy development
IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU CURRENTLY PROMOTING LITERACY
IN YOUR CLASSROOMS
A FEW WAYS WE CAN INCORPORATE LITERACY
Games and activitiesArt and dramatic play
Modifying the classrooms
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
SONGSColor shirt songWearing
colors songFive little ducksHokey Pokey
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
ActivitiesMake a puzzle
Sorting blocks
Creating play-doh
LETS
MAKE
PLAY
-DOH
NON-TOXIC NO COOK PLAY DOUGH RECIPE
Combine
2 cups flour
2 cups warm water
1 cup salt
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon cream of tartar (optional for improved elasticity)
Food coloring may be added for appearance purposes
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
GamesI Spy
Simon Says
Follow the Leader
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Art- Extend art experiences from books you
are currently reading or that the children love
- Use old magazines and newspapers to create art experiences
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Dramatic play- Incorporate words into a play kitchen
with basic recipes and ingredients
- Use recycled boxes and containers with simple words to create a grocery store area
HOW C
AN WE E
XTEND
A BOOK IN
TO A
RT A
ND
DRAMATIC
PLA
Y
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Small Group ActivityWork together to discuss
ways in which you can extend the book your
group is given
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
What does this mean
Utilizing ideas that intentionally incorporate written and verbal
language into the classroom in an effort to expose children to
literacy
Not just with in a circle or story time
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
IDEAS
Picturesequence schedule
Label classroom items (with pictures)
Display artwork and projects with written captions from children
Personalize individual spaces with childrenrsquos names
TIPS Ask open ended
questions Avoid baby talk UseAdd descriptive
words Narrate what you are
doing Speak slowly and
clearly Get at eye level Expand their
language Donrsquot just say lsquouse
your wordsrsquo
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
GOALSbullIdentify games and activities that promote language development
bullLearn how to create artdramatic play activities that connect to an interactive read-aloud
bullIdentify ways to modify classrooms to promote Literacy development
IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU CURRENTLY PROMOTING LITERACY
IN YOUR CLASSROOMS
A FEW WAYS WE CAN INCORPORATE LITERACY
Games and activitiesArt and dramatic play
Modifying the classrooms
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
SONGSColor shirt songWearing
colors songFive little ducksHokey Pokey
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
ActivitiesMake a puzzle
Sorting blocks
Creating play-doh
LETS
MAKE
PLAY
-DOH
NON-TOXIC NO COOK PLAY DOUGH RECIPE
Combine
2 cups flour
2 cups warm water
1 cup salt
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon cream of tartar (optional for improved elasticity)
Food coloring may be added for appearance purposes
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
GamesI Spy
Simon Says
Follow the Leader
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Art- Extend art experiences from books you
are currently reading or that the children love
- Use old magazines and newspapers to create art experiences
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Dramatic play- Incorporate words into a play kitchen
with basic recipes and ingredients
- Use recycled boxes and containers with simple words to create a grocery store area
HOW C
AN WE E
XTEND
A BOOK IN
TO A
RT A
ND
DRAMATIC
PLA
Y
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Small Group ActivityWork together to discuss
ways in which you can extend the book your
group is given
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
What does this mean
Utilizing ideas that intentionally incorporate written and verbal
language into the classroom in an effort to expose children to
literacy
Not just with in a circle or story time
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
IDEAS
Picturesequence schedule
Label classroom items (with pictures)
Display artwork and projects with written captions from children
Personalize individual spaces with childrenrsquos names
TIPS Ask open ended
questions Avoid baby talk UseAdd descriptive
words Narrate what you are
doing Speak slowly and
clearly Get at eye level Expand their
language Donrsquot just say lsquouse
your wordsrsquo
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU CURRENTLY PROMOTING LITERACY
IN YOUR CLASSROOMS
A FEW WAYS WE CAN INCORPORATE LITERACY
Games and activitiesArt and dramatic play
Modifying the classrooms
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
SONGSColor shirt songWearing
colors songFive little ducksHokey Pokey
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
ActivitiesMake a puzzle
Sorting blocks
Creating play-doh
LETS
MAKE
PLAY
-DOH
NON-TOXIC NO COOK PLAY DOUGH RECIPE
Combine
2 cups flour
2 cups warm water
1 cup salt
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon cream of tartar (optional for improved elasticity)
Food coloring may be added for appearance purposes
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
GamesI Spy
Simon Says
Follow the Leader
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Art- Extend art experiences from books you
are currently reading or that the children love
- Use old magazines and newspapers to create art experiences
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Dramatic play- Incorporate words into a play kitchen
with basic recipes and ingredients
- Use recycled boxes and containers with simple words to create a grocery store area
HOW C
AN WE E
XTEND
A BOOK IN
TO A
RT A
ND
DRAMATIC
PLA
Y
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Small Group ActivityWork together to discuss
ways in which you can extend the book your
group is given
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
What does this mean
Utilizing ideas that intentionally incorporate written and verbal
language into the classroom in an effort to expose children to
literacy
Not just with in a circle or story time
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
IDEAS
Picturesequence schedule
Label classroom items (with pictures)
Display artwork and projects with written captions from children
Personalize individual spaces with childrenrsquos names
TIPS Ask open ended
questions Avoid baby talk UseAdd descriptive
words Narrate what you are
doing Speak slowly and
clearly Get at eye level Expand their
language Donrsquot just say lsquouse
your wordsrsquo
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
A FEW WAYS WE CAN INCORPORATE LITERACY
Games and activitiesArt and dramatic play
Modifying the classrooms
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
SONGSColor shirt songWearing
colors songFive little ducksHokey Pokey
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
ActivitiesMake a puzzle
Sorting blocks
Creating play-doh
LETS
MAKE
PLAY
-DOH
NON-TOXIC NO COOK PLAY DOUGH RECIPE
Combine
2 cups flour
2 cups warm water
1 cup salt
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon cream of tartar (optional for improved elasticity)
Food coloring may be added for appearance purposes
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
GamesI Spy
Simon Says
Follow the Leader
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Art- Extend art experiences from books you
are currently reading or that the children love
- Use old magazines and newspapers to create art experiences
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Dramatic play- Incorporate words into a play kitchen
with basic recipes and ingredients
- Use recycled boxes and containers with simple words to create a grocery store area
HOW C
AN WE E
XTEND
A BOOK IN
TO A
RT A
ND
DRAMATIC
PLA
Y
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Small Group ActivityWork together to discuss
ways in which you can extend the book your
group is given
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
What does this mean
Utilizing ideas that intentionally incorporate written and verbal
language into the classroom in an effort to expose children to
literacy
Not just with in a circle or story time
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
IDEAS
Picturesequence schedule
Label classroom items (with pictures)
Display artwork and projects with written captions from children
Personalize individual spaces with childrenrsquos names
TIPS Ask open ended
questions Avoid baby talk UseAdd descriptive
words Narrate what you are
doing Speak slowly and
clearly Get at eye level Expand their
language Donrsquot just say lsquouse
your wordsrsquo
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
SONGSColor shirt songWearing
colors songFive little ducksHokey Pokey
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
ActivitiesMake a puzzle
Sorting blocks
Creating play-doh
LETS
MAKE
PLAY
-DOH
NON-TOXIC NO COOK PLAY DOUGH RECIPE
Combine
2 cups flour
2 cups warm water
1 cup salt
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon cream of tartar (optional for improved elasticity)
Food coloring may be added for appearance purposes
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
GamesI Spy
Simon Says
Follow the Leader
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Art- Extend art experiences from books you
are currently reading or that the children love
- Use old magazines and newspapers to create art experiences
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Dramatic play- Incorporate words into a play kitchen
with basic recipes and ingredients
- Use recycled boxes and containers with simple words to create a grocery store area
HOW C
AN WE E
XTEND
A BOOK IN
TO A
RT A
ND
DRAMATIC
PLA
Y
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Small Group ActivityWork together to discuss
ways in which you can extend the book your
group is given
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
What does this mean
Utilizing ideas that intentionally incorporate written and verbal
language into the classroom in an effort to expose children to
literacy
Not just with in a circle or story time
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
IDEAS
Picturesequence schedule
Label classroom items (with pictures)
Display artwork and projects with written captions from children
Personalize individual spaces with childrenrsquos names
TIPS Ask open ended
questions Avoid baby talk UseAdd descriptive
words Narrate what you are
doing Speak slowly and
clearly Get at eye level Expand their
language Donrsquot just say lsquouse
your wordsrsquo
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
ActivitiesMake a puzzle
Sorting blocks
Creating play-doh
LETS
MAKE
PLAY
-DOH
NON-TOXIC NO COOK PLAY DOUGH RECIPE
Combine
2 cups flour
2 cups warm water
1 cup salt
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon cream of tartar (optional for improved elasticity)
Food coloring may be added for appearance purposes
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
GamesI Spy
Simon Says
Follow the Leader
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Art- Extend art experiences from books you
are currently reading or that the children love
- Use old magazines and newspapers to create art experiences
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Dramatic play- Incorporate words into a play kitchen
with basic recipes and ingredients
- Use recycled boxes and containers with simple words to create a grocery store area
HOW C
AN WE E
XTEND
A BOOK IN
TO A
RT A
ND
DRAMATIC
PLA
Y
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Small Group ActivityWork together to discuss
ways in which you can extend the book your
group is given
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
What does this mean
Utilizing ideas that intentionally incorporate written and verbal
language into the classroom in an effort to expose children to
literacy
Not just with in a circle or story time
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
IDEAS
Picturesequence schedule
Label classroom items (with pictures)
Display artwork and projects with written captions from children
Personalize individual spaces with childrenrsquos names
TIPS Ask open ended
questions Avoid baby talk UseAdd descriptive
words Narrate what you are
doing Speak slowly and
clearly Get at eye level Expand their
language Donrsquot just say lsquouse
your wordsrsquo
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
LETS
MAKE
PLAY
-DOH
NON-TOXIC NO COOK PLAY DOUGH RECIPE
Combine
2 cups flour
2 cups warm water
1 cup salt
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon cream of tartar (optional for improved elasticity)
Food coloring may be added for appearance purposes
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
GamesI Spy
Simon Says
Follow the Leader
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Art- Extend art experiences from books you
are currently reading or that the children love
- Use old magazines and newspapers to create art experiences
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Dramatic play- Incorporate words into a play kitchen
with basic recipes and ingredients
- Use recycled boxes and containers with simple words to create a grocery store area
HOW C
AN WE E
XTEND
A BOOK IN
TO A
RT A
ND
DRAMATIC
PLA
Y
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Small Group ActivityWork together to discuss
ways in which you can extend the book your
group is given
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
What does this mean
Utilizing ideas that intentionally incorporate written and verbal
language into the classroom in an effort to expose children to
literacy
Not just with in a circle or story time
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
IDEAS
Picturesequence schedule
Label classroom items (with pictures)
Display artwork and projects with written captions from children
Personalize individual spaces with childrenrsquos names
TIPS Ask open ended
questions Avoid baby talk UseAdd descriptive
words Narrate what you are
doing Speak slowly and
clearly Get at eye level Expand their
language Donrsquot just say lsquouse
your wordsrsquo
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
NON-TOXIC NO COOK PLAY DOUGH RECIPE
Combine
2 cups flour
2 cups warm water
1 cup salt
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon cream of tartar (optional for improved elasticity)
Food coloring may be added for appearance purposes
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
GamesI Spy
Simon Says
Follow the Leader
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Art- Extend art experiences from books you
are currently reading or that the children love
- Use old magazines and newspapers to create art experiences
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Dramatic play- Incorporate words into a play kitchen
with basic recipes and ingredients
- Use recycled boxes and containers with simple words to create a grocery store area
HOW C
AN WE E
XTEND
A BOOK IN
TO A
RT A
ND
DRAMATIC
PLA
Y
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Small Group ActivityWork together to discuss
ways in which you can extend the book your
group is given
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
What does this mean
Utilizing ideas that intentionally incorporate written and verbal
language into the classroom in an effort to expose children to
literacy
Not just with in a circle or story time
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
IDEAS
Picturesequence schedule
Label classroom items (with pictures)
Display artwork and projects with written captions from children
Personalize individual spaces with childrenrsquos names
TIPS Ask open ended
questions Avoid baby talk UseAdd descriptive
words Narrate what you are
doing Speak slowly and
clearly Get at eye level Expand their
language Donrsquot just say lsquouse
your wordsrsquo
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
GamesI Spy
Simon Says
Follow the Leader
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Art- Extend art experiences from books you
are currently reading or that the children love
- Use old magazines and newspapers to create art experiences
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Dramatic play- Incorporate words into a play kitchen
with basic recipes and ingredients
- Use recycled boxes and containers with simple words to create a grocery store area
HOW C
AN WE E
XTEND
A BOOK IN
TO A
RT A
ND
DRAMATIC
PLA
Y
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Small Group ActivityWork together to discuss
ways in which you can extend the book your
group is given
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
What does this mean
Utilizing ideas that intentionally incorporate written and verbal
language into the classroom in an effort to expose children to
literacy
Not just with in a circle or story time
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
IDEAS
Picturesequence schedule
Label classroom items (with pictures)
Display artwork and projects with written captions from children
Personalize individual spaces with childrenrsquos names
TIPS Ask open ended
questions Avoid baby talk UseAdd descriptive
words Narrate what you are
doing Speak slowly and
clearly Get at eye level Expand their
language Donrsquot just say lsquouse
your wordsrsquo
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Art- Extend art experiences from books you
are currently reading or that the children love
- Use old magazines and newspapers to create art experiences
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Dramatic play- Incorporate words into a play kitchen
with basic recipes and ingredients
- Use recycled boxes and containers with simple words to create a grocery store area
HOW C
AN WE E
XTEND
A BOOK IN
TO A
RT A
ND
DRAMATIC
PLA
Y
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Small Group ActivityWork together to discuss
ways in which you can extend the book your
group is given
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
What does this mean
Utilizing ideas that intentionally incorporate written and verbal
language into the classroom in an effort to expose children to
literacy
Not just with in a circle or story time
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
IDEAS
Picturesequence schedule
Label classroom items (with pictures)
Display artwork and projects with written captions from children
Personalize individual spaces with childrenrsquos names
TIPS Ask open ended
questions Avoid baby talk UseAdd descriptive
words Narrate what you are
doing Speak slowly and
clearly Get at eye level Expand their
language Donrsquot just say lsquouse
your wordsrsquo
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Dramatic play- Incorporate words into a play kitchen
with basic recipes and ingredients
- Use recycled boxes and containers with simple words to create a grocery store area
HOW C
AN WE E
XTEND
A BOOK IN
TO A
RT A
ND
DRAMATIC
PLA
Y
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Small Group ActivityWork together to discuss
ways in which you can extend the book your
group is given
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
What does this mean
Utilizing ideas that intentionally incorporate written and verbal
language into the classroom in an effort to expose children to
literacy
Not just with in a circle or story time
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
IDEAS
Picturesequence schedule
Label classroom items (with pictures)
Display artwork and projects with written captions from children
Personalize individual spaces with childrenrsquos names
TIPS Ask open ended
questions Avoid baby talk UseAdd descriptive
words Narrate what you are
doing Speak slowly and
clearly Get at eye level Expand their
language Donrsquot just say lsquouse
your wordsrsquo
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
HOW C
AN WE E
XTEND
A BOOK IN
TO A
RT A
ND
DRAMATIC
PLA
Y
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Small Group ActivityWork together to discuss
ways in which you can extend the book your
group is given
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
What does this mean
Utilizing ideas that intentionally incorporate written and verbal
language into the classroom in an effort to expose children to
literacy
Not just with in a circle or story time
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
IDEAS
Picturesequence schedule
Label classroom items (with pictures)
Display artwork and projects with written captions from children
Personalize individual spaces with childrenrsquos names
TIPS Ask open ended
questions Avoid baby talk UseAdd descriptive
words Narrate what you are
doing Speak slowly and
clearly Get at eye level Expand their
language Donrsquot just say lsquouse
your wordsrsquo
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
ART AND DRAMATIC PLAY
Small Group ActivityWork together to discuss
ways in which you can extend the book your
group is given
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
What does this mean
Utilizing ideas that intentionally incorporate written and verbal
language into the classroom in an effort to expose children to
literacy
Not just with in a circle or story time
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
IDEAS
Picturesequence schedule
Label classroom items (with pictures)
Display artwork and projects with written captions from children
Personalize individual spaces with childrenrsquos names
TIPS Ask open ended
questions Avoid baby talk UseAdd descriptive
words Narrate what you are
doing Speak slowly and
clearly Get at eye level Expand their
language Donrsquot just say lsquouse
your wordsrsquo
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
What does this mean
Utilizing ideas that intentionally incorporate written and verbal
language into the classroom in an effort to expose children to
literacy
Not just with in a circle or story time
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
IDEAS
Picturesequence schedule
Label classroom items (with pictures)
Display artwork and projects with written captions from children
Personalize individual spaces with childrenrsquos names
TIPS Ask open ended
questions Avoid baby talk UseAdd descriptive
words Narrate what you are
doing Speak slowly and
clearly Get at eye level Expand their
language Donrsquot just say lsquouse
your wordsrsquo
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
MODIFYING THE CLASSROOM
IDEAS
Picturesequence schedule
Label classroom items (with pictures)
Display artwork and projects with written captions from children
Personalize individual spaces with childrenrsquos names
TIPS Ask open ended
questions Avoid baby talk UseAdd descriptive
words Narrate what you are
doing Speak slowly and
clearly Get at eye level Expand their
language Donrsquot just say lsquouse
your wordsrsquo
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
TIPS Ask open ended
questions Avoid baby talk UseAdd descriptive
words Narrate what you are
doing Speak slowly and
clearly Get at eye level Expand their
language Donrsquot just say lsquouse
your wordsrsquo
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
REFLECT AND PLANWrite down a few notes on how you think
you can incorporate literacy tools into your classroom in the nexthellip
Week
Month
Year
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
NOTABLE WEBSITES
wwwearlyliteracylearningorg
wwwzerotothreeorg behaviorampdevelopment tab early language and literacy tab
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=BestBooksforBabies ndash Carnegie Library - Best Books for Babies
httpwwwcarnegielibraryorgkidsbooksshowbooklistcfmlist=infantstoddlers ndash Carnegie Library ndash recommended books for Infants and Toddlers 2011
httpwwwpbsorgparentseducationreading-language - PBS
httpwwwriforg - Reading is Fundamental
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
There are many opportunities to bring early literacy skills into early childhood classrooms we have only touched on a few of them
BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN
Please complete surveys
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