1. Chapter 3 Language and Literacy

2. Overview of Language Development Desire to communicate Usually accomplished without formal instruction Critical windows of opportunity Emergent literacy

3. Language Development of Young Children Baby’s cry Cooing Smiling and laughing Babbling Association One-word usage Recall Telegraphic speech Multiword speech

4. Literacy Development of Young Children Circular Through play Components Listening Speaking Reading Writing Phonics, phonological awareness, phonemes, rhyming, whole language Balanced reading program

5. Encouraging Family Support Recognize the value of family efforts Communicate with families through notes and letters Respect the language of the home and school Involve parents in activities Encourage reading and writing activities in the home

6. Respecting a Child’s Bilingual, Bicultural World Support native language literacy first Stages of acquiring a second language

7. Language and Literacy Environment National and state standards The classroom is print-rich Children have access to listening, reading, and writing materials that are available at all times The process—not the product—is the emphasis of all activities

8. Assessment Collect children’s work Keep records of conversations and interviews with children Use tools that are sensitive to cultural and linguistic needs

9. Literacy and Technology Not just computers Can enhance all aspects of literacy Portfolios Connection to families

10. Language and Literacy Activities Flannel board activities Retell stories Interactive Group time activities Finger plays Poetry Songs Stories Sensory activities Language activities