HSPMC: Training Guide-Emerging Literacy: Linking Social Competence to Learning (Module 1 Handout 2)

Training Guides for the Head Start Learning Community:
Emerging Literacy: Linking Social Competence to Learning
Module 1

Instructions: The lists below show examples of things most infants, toddlers, and preschoolers can do. Add your own examples at the end of each list. Think about how each skill supports emerging literacy. Record your answers in the second column. An example is provided for each age group. Complete this task before the next coaching session.

Some Things Infants Can Do Babble or coo when spoken to Smile at people Play peek-a-boo Use finger and thumb to pick up objects Respond to own name and familiar words Point to people and things Explore books with all their senses Enjoy looking at books with another person Turn thick pages in cardboard books	How Does This Support Literacy? Infants learn about taking turns in conversations.
Some Things Toddlers Can Do Grasp crayons and markers in fist Look at picture books Use a spoon and drink from a cup Enjoy playing near other children Follow simple directions Name familiar people and objects Listen to stories that use repetition Speak in two- and three-word sentences	How Does This Support Emerging Literacy? Toddlers learn to make marks on paper.
Some Things Preschoolers Can Do Make up silly words Imitate adult writing--scribble writing Look at books and retell familiar stories Talk with other children Talk about past and future events Take turns during conversations Solve their own disagreements Recognize familiar written words such as names	How Does This Support Emerging Literacy? Preschoolers learn to love language.