Early Literacy: Building Blocks for Lifelong Learning (3 hou

Early Literacy: Building Blocks for Lifelong Learning

This course offers a comprehensive examination of early literacy development from infancy to school age, emphasizing the pivotal role that early experiences play in shaping future academic achievement. Participants will gain insight into the milestones of language acquisition, the importance of adult-child interactions, and the influence of a print-rich environment. The course will also discuss best practices for fostering early literacy, including activities and strategies to support literacy development in children of all ages—from infants to school-age children. (3 hours)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment Survey
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Early Literacy Development
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Creating Dynamic Learning Environments
  FREE PREVIEW
3. The Vital Role of Language in Literacy Development
4. Comprehension: The Heart of Literacy
5. Understanding Print: A Crucial Step Toward Comprehension
6. Supporting Print Concepts: Everyday Strategies for Early Literacy
7. Chapter 1 Review Questions
8. Chapter 1 Discussion
1. Tailoring Reading Experiences
2. Early Stages of Reading
3. Birth to Eight Months
4. Older Infants
5. Eighteen to Twenty-Four Months Old
6. The Critical Preschool Years
7. Supporting Literacy Development in Preschoolers
8. Planning Reading Experiences Throughout the Day
9. Chapter 2 Review Questions
10. Chapter 2 Open-Ended Question
1. Phonological Awareness
2. Building Blocks of Literacy
3. Strategies for Enhancing Phonemic Awareness
4. Activities to Support Phonological Awareness
5. Chapter 3 Review Questions
6. Chapter 3 Open-Ended Question
1. Narrative Skills and Vocabulary
2. Acquiring New Vocabulary Skills
3. Chapter 4 Review Questions
4. Chapter 4 Open-Ended Question
1. The Emergence of Writing Skills
2. Supporting Sight Word Acquisition
3. Pre-Emergent Writing in Young Children
4. Encouraging Early Writing through Play
5. Chapter 5 Review Questions
6. Chapter 5 Open-Ended Question
1. Creating Engaging Literacy Centers
2. Designing the Literacy Center
3. Effective Literacy Center
4. Activities for the Literacy Center
5. Chapter 6 Review Questions
6. Chapter 6 Open-Ended Question
1. The Unique Charm of Picture Books
2. A Few Picture Book Favorites
3. The Synergy of Pictures and Words
4. Introducing Picture Books to Young Children
5. Utilizing Picture Books for Literacy Concepts with Preschoolers
6. The Power of Picture Books for School-Age Children
7. Creating a Joyful Classroom Library
8. Chapter 7 Review Questions
1. Course Conclusion
2. Handout
3. End of Course Reflection
4. Course Completion
5. End of Course Quiz
6. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$28.50
3 Clock Hours
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Early Childhood