Emergent Literacy And Language Development: Pro... -

: Using songs and poetry to promote sound discrimination and word play, which are critical pre-reading skills. Professional Development Delivery Models

: Labeling classroom items, displaying alphabet walls, and providing accessible reading and writing centers to make literacy a natural part of the day. Emergent Literacy and Language Development: Pro...

: Improving educator-child verbal interactions, including the use of open-ended questions and interactive storytelling to build narrative skills. Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies : Using songs and poetry to promote sound

The oral language and emergent literacy skills of preschoolers - PMC displaying alphabet walls

: Setting up thematic areas like a "grocery store" or "post office" where children can "write" lists or "read" menus in a functional context.

: Techniques for providing rich linguistic input through purposeful use of advanced words and expanding on a child’s own utterances.