The website of the early childhood
organization that i
selected at the beginning of this course is Zero to Three and one of the outside links that i have not yet explored is “FIND IT
FAST”. It led to a list of several topics.
I chose to
thoroughly search the area of the site titled “Early Language and
Literacy”. I found a little report on
the topic stating that developing language and literacy skills starts from
birth and that it is a contiuous process for the child through daily loving
interactions. The interactions could be
sharing books, story telling, singing songs, and building conversation. The portion also emphasizes the importance of
adults role in preparation of young children for success in school, building
confidence and being motivated learners.
Directly
underneath this is an area that invites one to learn more on the same topic and
a click on the site goes to a section titled “Tips and Tools on Literacy”,
underneath this is “Tips and Tools on Language” with a range of reourses on
promoting early literacy and language skills in very young children. Each of
the resources leads to a PDFor word document that gives a
thorough information about each of the topics.
I did not
receive any e-newsletter.
The website contains information that adds to my understanding of equity and
excellence in early care and education where the site talks on what parents
can do to support their children’s growing language and literacy skills from
birth to age three. Stating that parents
can chat with their children, notice the child’s interests and build on them,
use words when talking with young children.
All these do not require cost, therefore, children from low income
families will be able to benefit from them and develop as expected. However, parents do not show interest in
helping their children in these area, they always find it difficult to speak
generally, and speaking with young children is almost impossible. This has been affecting the children’s speech
development.
Excellent Post - I love how you organized your insights on this topic
ReplyDeleteLook forward to learning more.
I remember reading your posts when you first began exploring this website and I was really interested in checking it out. After reading your first post and looking at the website, I ended up bookmarking it as one of my favorites. I have since visited it many times. It has lots of valuable information and resources and different links to sites to visit. I enjoyed reading your post. Name safari is a cute name to put with an activity that most parents do and what a great idea to add the pictures from magazine or photographs too.
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