READING

Early literacy begins at home with offering a child a print rich setting. Early literacy can also include technology. Children can access various websites and tools that familiarize them with computers. A print rich setting includes modeling reading behaviors within the home by adults and siblings. Calendars, maps, magazines, periodicals, laptops, desktop computers and even the grocery list can all be considered "print." A strong oral language foundation is also key. Children should have opportunities to develop concepts of print such as turning the pages of a book whether primary or virtual. Concepts of print include pointing to words as they are read to and identifying page numbers. They can attend to illustrations, and offer retellings, or identify their favorite parts of a book. Do not forget about non-fiction, looking at photographs and identifying labels and captions (knowing that those words say something about the photograph).

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