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  • Introduction and Overview
    • How Does Literacy Emerge? Three PerspectivesButton to expand a module description

      This module describes three perspectives of literacy development.

    • Language and Literacy Modules_Preschool Development GrantButton to expand a module description

      Please find several learning modules from the Preschool Development Grant (PDG).

    • The Big Picture: Early Foundations in Language and LiteracyButton to expand a module description

      This introductory module presents teachers with an overview of early literacy

  • Birth-3 Modules
    • Joint Attention: An Important Aspect of CommunicationButton to expand a module description

      This module describes joint attention and how it supports the development of communication skills.

    • Language and Literacy-Enriched Routines for Infants and ToddlersButton to expand a module description
    • Language Beginnings: Infants and BabiesButton to expand a module description

      This module is an introductory session that focuses on the importance of oral language experiences for infants and babies.

    • Language Beginnings–Talking ToddlersButton to expand a module description
    • Never Too Early: Introduction to Literacy Instruction for Infants and ToddlersButton to expand a module description

      This module is currently unavailable.  The revised version will be posted in the next few days.

    • Social-Emotional Development: Understanding Its Relationship to Literacy and LearningButton to expand a module description
  • PreK Oral Language
    • Extended ConversationsButton to expand a module description

      This presentation is the third module in the Oral Language series.

    • Interactive Shared ReadingButton to expand a module description
    • Narratives: Introduction to Oral LanguageButton to expand a module description

      Welcome to the 5-part series on Oral Language.  This module is the first presentation and will introduce you to the two kinds of narratives that children share.

    • The Power of QuestioningButton to expand a module description

      This module is part of the Oral Language series.  The focus of this presentation is on the use of questioning as a teaching and learning tool.

    • Vocabulary KnowledgeButton to expand a module description

      This presentation is the second in a series of five modules addressing oral language development. In this module you will learn how children acquire word knowledge.

  • Prek Assessments and Differentiated Instruction
    • Analyzing and Interpreting Your PALS-PreK DataButton to expand a module description
    • Differentiated Instruction: Targeting Three Zones in the ClassroomButton to expand a module description

      This presentation is the first in a series of four modules on differentiated instruction.

    • Introduction to Assessment InstrumentsButton to expand a module description
  • PreK Phonological Awareness
    • Phonemic AwarenessButton to expand a module description

      This module focuses on the most complex level of phonological awareness.

    • Phonological Awareness (Updated)Button to expand a module description

      This is the updated version of the phonological awareness presentation.  You will learn about the components of phonological awareness and the instructional activities that will support and enhance this development.

  • PreK Print Concepts
    • Alphabet knowledgeButton to expand a module description

      In this presentation we explore the components of alphabet knowledge.

    • Concept of Word: Understanding How Print WorksButton to expand a module description

      In this presentation teachers will learn the importance of finger-point reading and how it promotes literacy skills in young children.

    • Introduction to Print AwarenessButton to expand a module description

      In this presentation teachers will learn about three broad categories of print awareness that young children must learn

    • Name WritingButton to expand a module description

      In this presentation teachers will discover how name writing reflects and promotes early literacy skills.

    • Writing Development: Drawings, Scribbles, Letters, and WordsButton to expand a module description

      In this presentation we will explore the developmental stages of writing.

Preschool girl reading a book with a teacher

Resources

  • PreK Oral Language
    • Questioning Handout 1
    • Vocabulary Handout 1
    • Vocabulary Handout 2
    • Extended Conversations Handout 2
    • Extended Conversations Handout 1
    • Narrative Handout 1
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