Resources about early literacy

PAT Update: PAT Curriculum and the Basics of Literacy

As a parent or caregiver, you help shape your child's feelings about reading and writing. Parents also help teach their children skills, which are needed for success in school. This information brief, in Spanish and English, provides information on the effectiveness of the PAT curriculum.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with PAT Update Parents as Teachers early literacy reading writing Order from KPIRC on August 19, 2010 #

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PAT Update: Parents as Teachers and Literacy, An Essential Connection

Parents As Teachers' unique contribution to literacy development is that it brings research-based information (grounded in both neuroscience and developmental research) to parents of very young children. This knowledge helps them understand how they can impact their childrens development and provide them rich, emerging literacy activities. PAT recognizes that literacy and learning to read are progressive skills so PAT begins prenatally, and teaches parents about the steps along the way. This information brief for professionals outlines the research behind the PAT program and it's link to literacy.

Filed under Early Childhood and tagged with early literacy literacy reading on August 19, 2010 #

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Put Reading First: Helping Your Child Learn to Read (Preschool to Grade Three)

This eight-page document, written for parents of children from pre-school through grade three, provides an explanation of the five components of reading: 1) phonemic awareness, 2) phonics, 3) vocabulary, 4) fluency, and 5) comprehension and shares information on what parents can do to understand and support their children's reading, both in school and at home.

Filed under Early Childhood and tagged with early literacy reading on August 19, 2010 #

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Kindergarten in Kansas: A Booklet for Families of Children Ages 4 to 6 Years

Congratulations! Your child will soon be old enough to enter kindergarten! This booklet will help ease the process as you move into the role or trusting, involved partner of your child’s kindergarten teacher. Designed to provide you information on what you need to know and what you can expect as the first day of school approaches, we hope it is just what you’re looking for! If we can be of further assistance please don’t hesitate to contact us!

Filed under Parents Schools Early Childhood and tagged with kindergarten kindergarten transition early literacy Order from KPIRC on August 19, 2010 #

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Center for Early Literacy Learning

These guides make it easier for young children with disabilities to participate in early literacy learning activities. Written for both parents and practitioners, the practice guides describe everyday home, community, and childcare learning opportunities that encourage early literacy learning.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with early literacy on August 12, 2010 #

Learning to Talk and Listen

Learning to Talk and Listen is intended for early childhood caregivers-teachers in centers and those caring for children in homes. It is intended to help caregivers learn more about how children develop the ability to use words to communicate their thoughts and needs and ask questions, and to understand language they hear in conversation and in books.

Filed under Early Childhood and tagged with early literacy language oral language on July 29, 2010 #

Cognitive Development: Thinking to Learn (A Booklet for Kansas Families)

A child’s early development builds a foundation for later learning. The purpose of this booklet is to introduce families to some of the skills, called developmental milestones, that children develop and the order in which they happen. A sampling of ideas to help develop these skills is found in the following pages. Children develop differently, even in the same family. Two children, side by side, will not necessarily have the same skills at the same time. This booklet has been compiled to provide information on thinking, reasoning, and learning skills, or cognitive development, in young children and is intended for use by Kansas families. This booklet weaves a common thread of understanding related to what cognitive development looks like in early childhood. Suggested Use of This Document • As a starting point for conversations about the development of children. • As a guide for families to help support their child’s development through suggested activities. If you have concerns about the progress of your child, you might talk with your child’s doctor, local health department, teacher, or you may request a free screening by contacting the following agencies: For children birth to three years old, contact: Kansas Department of Health, Infant Toddler Services (800) 332-6262 For children over three years old, contact: Kansas State Department of Education (800) 203-9462 Let us know if we can be of further help! Sincerely, Kansas Parent Information Resource Center (KPIRC) 866-711-6711

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with Early Learning Document early literacy cognitive on July 02, 2010 #

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Reading Tip Sheets for Parents

Reading, and a love for reading, begins at home. Our one-page Reading Tip Sheets offer easy ways for parents to help kids become successful readers. Although we've divided these tips by age, many of them can be used with children at various ages and stages — we encourage you to choose the ones that work best for your child. Tip sheets for parents of children in Preschool through Third Grade are available in eleven languages!

Filed under Parents Early Childhood Espanol and tagged with early literacy fluency phonemic awareness phonics literacy reading on January 15, 2010 #

Our Book by Us!

Download this book and use it with your child to create a wonderful masterpiece! This book was created to give every adult and child a fun way to spend time together, even if you only have five minutes a day.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with reading writing early literacy literacy on January 14, 2010 #

American Academy of Pediatrics: Literacy Toolkit, Sharing Books Tip Sheets

Families discuss the important matters that take place in a doctor's office including vaccines, sleep issues, speech development, and so many other topics that are essential to a child's development.

Filed under Parents Early Childhood and tagged with literacy reading early literacy on January 14, 2010 #

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