Celebrating holidays in early childhood settings is not only fun and exciting, it offers additional opportunities to develop children’s early literacy skills by connecting lessons to occasions occurring both in the context of their daily lives and cultures and those around the world. Holiday literacy lessons involve books, dramatic play, drawing/writing, cooking, crafts, games, etc. … Read more »
Month: November 2024
“Stories, Recipes, and Thanks: A Thanksgiving Guide to Early Literacy”
The Thanksgiving holiday is quickly approaching and it frequently sparks interest in storytelling, family traditions, and cultural heritage, all of which can foster foundational literacy skills. Thanksgiving provides a unique opportunity to develop language, comprehension, and social skills when we incorporate literacy activities into our Thanksgiving preparations. Let’s explore some research-informed early literacy strategies to… Read more »