Theory to Practice

Alphabetics

Books To Share DOC PDF
How to Develop Letter Knowledge handout DOC PDF
Introducing Letter Knowledge To Preschoolers: Why and How-Astore PPT PDF
Letter Knowledge Activities DOC PDF
Weaving Alphabetics into your Day brochure--This 4 page folded handout is filled with strategies for weaving alphabetics into the preschool classroom. DOC
Why Preschoolers Should be Introduced to Letter Knowledge handout DOC PDF

Book Reading

Book Reading Strategies-Region 8--Developed by Region 8 Based on notes from David Dickinson, "Oral Language, Seeds for Early Literacy," Research Symposium, 10/27/06 DOC
Comprehension Exercise with Corduroy--This was a wonderful presentation based on David Dickinson's Comprehension presentation. Dr. Dickinson gave the handouts his blessing at Region 4's network meeting. He had some wonderful feedback and appeared pleased with how well his information was presented. At our network meeting, we gave each participant the book, "Tom Goes to Kindergarten" and had them practice with the "Story Plan Handout." DOC
Effective Use of Books in Preschool Classrooms-Dickenson PPT
Effective Use of Books in Preschool Classrooms-Dickenson Handout PDF
Effective Use of Books in Preschool Classrooms-Dickenson Notes PDF
Story Plan--Dr. Dickinson give the handouts his blessing at Region 4's network meeting. He had some wonderful feedback and appeared pleased with how well his information was presented. At our network meeting, we gave each participant the book "Tom Goes to Kindergarten" and had them practice with the "Story Plan Handout." DOC

Concepts of Print

English Language Learners

Building English Language Fluency from Espinosa and Burns, 2002, Early Literacy for Young Children and English-Language Learners. In Howes, C., Teaching Four-Eight Year Olds DOC PDF
Linking Language and Literacy for English Learners--from Neuman and Roskos, 1998 DOC PDF

Home School Literacy Connections Presentation 2005

Literacy for All

Adaptations in Daily Activities--Use with the small group activity DOC
Components of Early Literacy--Provides practical ideas for supporting children with IEPs in Oral Language, Concepts of Print, Alphabetic Knowledge, Phonological Awareness and Early Writing DOC
Literacy Bill of Rights handout DOC
Literacy for All Children by Jan Davis and Helen Bair-Heal --Presentation about the importance of including child with disabilities in literacy activities with trainers notes included for use with teachers or administrators. PPT
Literacy for All Children-Child Scenarios- Child scenarios to be used with the Planning Guide worksheet DOC
Opportunity and Access to Early Literacy: Young Children With IEPs--Activity or handout for back in the classroom and planning for children with IEPs DOC
Strategies for Adapting and Modifying Regular PS Activities--Offers 6 strategies for making modifications for children with disabilities DOC

Oral Language

Phonological Awareness

Explicit Teaching of Phonological Awareness: An Example--Adapted from the work of Anita Archer DOC PDF
Phonological Awareness Brick DOC PDF

Other Resources

AREA cards DOC
Building Language and Literacy: Essential Experiences for Preschoolers by Marilyn Astore PDF
Encouraging Young Writers brochure PDF
Extra Talk Makes Kids Smarter--based on the ideas in Meaningful Differences in the Everyday Experience of Young American Children by Betty Hart & Todd Risley, 1995 PPT ; PDF pt 1; PDF pt 2
Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO): A Tool for Creating Blueprints for Facilitating Home Support for Literacy Development by Dr. Faith Polk, 2006 PDF
Home Support for Literacy handouts-Polk PDF
Including All of Us: Using Children's Literature to Infuse Content on Disability and Diversity by Sue George and Camille Catlet--handout PDF
Building Early Literacy Skills Through Socio-Dramatic Play by Betsy Hiteshew, 2006 PDF
Looking at Comprehension Through a New Lens--Use with a presentation which includes a 4 page folded handout for discussing literacy and comprehension. Many dialogic reading strategies are integrated in the handout. DOC
Preparing Children to Read Prepares Children for Life--This resource was developed by Region 3 in 2007. PDF
Preschool Vocabulary Development-Roberts--by Dr. Theresa Robert, 2006 PDF
Selecting Predictors of Learning to Read, K-2--activity DOC PDF
Step Handout--adapted from Let's Listen, by Lehr, Lyons, and Scmerler, 2000. DOC PDF

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