Print Awareness
A child understands the nature and uses of printed words and books. Recognizes books and print as a means of communication.
Print Motivation
A child has interest and excitement about books. Books reflect their lives and interests. Sees parents and others reading, books are readily available and reading is a regular activity.
Phonological Awareness
A child understands that words are made up of combinations of small sounds. Books that promote this are often comprised of silly words and sounds.
Letter Awareness
A child learns the names and sounds of letters.
Narrative Skills
Reading comprehension; A child understands the telling stories, that there is a beginning, middle and end.
Concepts
A child learns the words for objects, shapes, numbers, colors: Helps a child to describe their world.
Vocabulary
A child learns the meanings of words, increasing their number of familiar words. Helps a child to further describe their world.
A child understands the nature and uses of printed words and books. Recognizes books and print as a means of communication.
Use board books to give infants and toddlers the opportunity to experience how a book works. Books where the text connects obviously and directly with the pictures are perfect to teach this skill.
A child has interest and excitement about books. Books reflect their lives and interests. Sees parents and others reading, books are readily available and reading is a regular activity.
Use books that are of high interest, such as books with babies characters or interactive books. Also, books ABOUT books are great for teaching this skill.
A child understands the concept that words are made up of combinations of small sounds. Books that promote this are often comprised of silly words and sounds.
A child learns the names and sounds of letters.
A child understands the telling of stories, that there is a beginning, middle and end.
A child learns the words for objects, shapes, numbers, colors: Helps a child to describe their world.
A child learns the meanings of words, increasing their number of familiar words. Helps a child to further describe their world.