"Through literacy you can begin to see the universe."

 

The foundation for literacy skills is laid years before children enter kindergarten. Emergent literacy, much like any other cognitive skill, begins at birth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the early years, children develop competency in language and literacy not through a set curriculum, but through interactions and experiences with the adults around them.

 

 

 

Be a model for your child. Children learn that reading and writing are important when they see adults using these skills!

 

 

Naptime Readers!!

By observing the teachers in the classroom taking notes, Bel has discovered that we are doing something important. She is imitating what she sees. This is where the foundation to learning how to write happens!

 Our cozy space behind the climber is a perfect quiet reading spot.




Often the children will take a book and snuggle behind the climber to take a break from the busy classroom.
















Even though the toddlers are not reading yet, they are making meaning out of the pictures, and they have an understanding that books are magical, special, and important.


 



Using activities like cooking is a great way to incorporate literacy!
Melody and the class read through a cookbook to find a
delicious pancake recipe.
The children begin to understand that there is important information in books,
 and look to Melody to explain pancake recipe.

 Malia and LeRoi are missing mommy and daddy, so we helped them write a letter to them. This is another great way for children to understand that letters have meaning. You can write out their words for them, talking about the letters and words as you go.

 

Check out our literacy wall in the hallway outside of our classroom!

 

 

Love,

Michelle and the Trillium Toddlers