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Supporting Early Literacy in Natural Environments
Free reproducible language and early literacy activities for Parents, Caregivers and Young Children in English and Spanish
Developed by Angela Notari-Syverson, Ph.D. and Kristin Rytter, Ph.D,
with Judy Challoner, Faith Haertig Sadler, Young Sook Lim, Ph.D.,
Marilyn Sturm, and Rodd Hedlund (2005).
The development of these materials was supported by Grant
H324M020084 from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of
Special Education Programs
Free parent-child activities in the Birth-to-Three age range
These materials include twenty home and community activities for adults and children birth to three that encourage early language and literacy development. They are appropriate for children with disabilities as well as children who are developing typically.
Each of the twenty activities includes an activity description, and hints for making the activity fun and developmentally appropriate. In addition to the activities, you can download an activity checklist that helps parents and caregivers notice their children’s skills, and also cue adults to examine and grow their own interactions with children.
The materials are specifically designed to address the three key skills of 1) language development, 2) sounds and rhythms, and 3) general book and print awareness.
English - A brief introduction to the materials
English - Activities and hints for adapting them to the child’s specific needs
English - Self-evaluation checklists for adults
Spanish - A brief introduction to the materials
Spanish - Activities and hints for adapting them to the child’s specific needs
Spanish - Self-evaluation checklists for adults
The materials are made available by Angela Notari-Syverson and colleagues, and may be copied and distributed as long as they are not sold.
Free parent-child activities in the Preschool age range
These materials include forty-six home and community activities for adults and children that encourage early language and literacy development in young children. They are appropriate for children with disabilities as well as children who are developing typically.
Each of the forty-six activities includes three pages: 1) An activity description, 2) Hints for making the activity fun and developmentally appropriate, and 3) A brief self-evaluation form that cues parents and other caregivers to notice their children’s skills, and also cue adults to examine and grow their own interactions with children.
The materials are specifically designed to address the three key skills of 1) language development, 2) phonological awareness, and 3) general print awareness.
English - Table of contents listing the 46 activities
English - Level 1 activities (for developmentally younger children)
English - Level 2 activities (focus on print)
English - Level 3 activities (focus on using more complex language)
English - Brief self-evaluation forms for each activity
Spanish - Table of contents listing the 46 activities
Spanish - Level 1 activities (for developmentally younger children)
Spanish - Level 2 activities (focus on print)
Spanish - Level 3 activities (focus on using more complex language)
Spanish - Brief self-evaluation forms for each activity
Dr. Notari-Syverson and colleagues allow the materials to be reproduced and distributed as long as the materials are not sold.
To learn more about Washington Learning Systems and the Language is the Key video programs for training preschool teachers and parents to promote early language and literacy, go to http://www.walearning.com.
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