Literacy: Developing and Encouraging

Goal: to provide guidance on how to teach, encourage and inspire early literacy in children within a child care program

Table of Contents

1. Eight Essentials of Early Literacy
2. How to Choose Children’s Literature
3. How to Create a Literacy-rich Environment
4. Circle Time

Learning Objectives

After completing this class, the student will be able to:

• explain the importance of literacy
• describe three primary parts of literature
• discuss how development level is important to creating a literacy-rich environment
• list at least 3 ways to integrate literacy

NOTE: This course may reflect state-specific regulations. No information in this course supersedes any state regulations you need to follow. You must consult your state’s regulations when developing policies and procedures. Regulations for all states are accessible on the National Database of Child Care Licensing Regulations. Click on the link provided to view regulations in your state.