Watch as parents and children interact in a variety of undertakings which encourage the development of literacy. These activities include going to the library, writing a shopping list, reading the print on labels, writing notes to a friend, and reading together. The classroom isn’t neglected, either. Teachers demonstrate for viewers the strategies they’ve designed to assist students in their growing understanding of print. These approaches include modeling reading and writing, providing children with reading and writing materials, encouraging children to recognize letters, and helping them spell.

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Teaching Guide

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