Moffat County School District RE-1

Literacy

Pre School

Students will:

Comprehension

1. interact with and be exposed to print by:

· learning in an environment that is filled with examples of meaningful print;

· experimenting with symbols, letters, sounds, and words;

· understanding that symbols and print convey meaning.

2. experience literature and language by:

· being read to;

· interacting with a variety of printed materials;

· participating in conversations with adults and peers.

Written and Oral

1. have a variety of language experiences by:

· engaging in conversations that communicate needs, ideas, and feelings;

· asking questions and participating in discussions;

· recalling events and retelling stories;

· initiating and participating in play;

· creating imaginative stories;

· hearing adults use specific vocabulary for different purposes;

· observing others use writing and drawing for a variety of purposes;

· interacting with a variety of writing (and drawing) materials.

Conventions

1. develop an awareness of conventions and their purposes by:

· interacting with adults using conventions in their reading, writing, and speaking;

· learning in an environment enriched with examples of conventions;

· expressing themselves in a variety of ways through conversations with adults and peers.

Strategies for Thinking

1. have opportunities to discuss and solve simple problems from literature and real life by:

· using imagination in play schemes;

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· participating in open ended conversations and activities;

• making predictions, drawing conclusions, and asking questions.

Research

1. use books or other media to gain information by:

· observing others locate and use resources;

· solving problems and answering questions when interacting with a variety of literacy materials.

Literature

1. have experiences with quality literature by:

· experiencing stories that reflect situations that are similar and different than their own in relation to feelings, characters, places, cultures, and values;

· being exposed to a variety of media and types of literature;

· creating play experiences that reflect the connection between their lives and literature.

To support preschoolers in acquiring literacy skills it is important to remember:

Young children are capable learners and adults should hold high expectations of them.

They learn through active exploration and discovery. Children should be immersed in environments that expose them to a variety of written materials used for a variety of purposes. Appropriate, numerous interactions with adults and peers, such as daily reading, responsive conversations, fostering an interest and enjoyment of reading and writing, can influence literacy learning.

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