Vehicles to Early Literacy Children s development, oral language, reading and writing are significant and dynamically concurrent. Language aids speaking, reading and writing; reading aids speaking and writing; writing aids speaking and reading. (Newmann 1985)

Vehicles to Early Literacy Language helps children to learn to ascertain meaning from the world around them. Introducing literature to children at an early age develops sophisticated language structures.

Vehicles to Early Literacy The natural development of children is an important consideration in promoting early literacy. To become literate, children must learn about the functions and uses of literacy.

Vehicles to Early Literacy Homes provide a socially, emotionally and intellectually conducive to literacy and growth. The supportive and interactive behavior of parents results to children s conducive learning.

Three ways that families influence literacy development Interpersonal interaction Physical environment Emotional and motivational climate

Role of HOME in Promoting Early Literacy Family members particularly parents must initiate literacy activities for the child. Provide opportunities to naturally develop the child s ability and desire to read. All family members must read to the child and must be responsive to his queries.

Role of HOME in Promoting Early Literacy Parents themselves read, collect and share books regularly. Involve the child in their reading and take him to bookstores and libraries. Help the child with his reading and writing. Communicate with the child through writing.

Role of HOME in Promoting Early Literacy Playtime at home is spent in activities that would develop the child s literacy. Provide literacy materials and nurture his interests and skills. Parents must take ownership of their critical role in their child s literacy as the child takes ownership of his own learning.

Value of LANGUAGE in Promoting Early Literacy Frequently used and meaningful Regularly used in social context Used to comprehend various materials Used to promote oral communication, encourage correct pronunciation and develop vocabulary

Value of LANGUAGE in Promoting Early Literacy Used to explore reading materials and to process writing activities Provide opportunities for play to use language Associated with pleasure and enjoyment

Value of READING in Promoting Early Literacy Create a rich reading environment by providing varied reading materials Promote awareness in environmental print Enrich emergent reading through school reading and writing materials

Value of READING in Promoting Early Literacy Enhance interest in early reading through various materials Nurture love for reading through whole family involvement

Value of WRITING in Promoting Early Literacy Create a rich writing environment by providing varied materials for writing. Recognize environmental print Enrich emergent writing by providing audio-visual materials and computer software that promotes writing.

Value of WRITING in Promoting Early Literacy Nurture emergent writing through whole family participation in writing activities Establish pleasurable and enjoyable writing

Role of SCHOOL in Promoting Early Literacy Take home literacy as a basis for the early literacy instruction. Collaborate with parents to better understand early literacy of the individual learner.

Role of SCHOOL in Promoting Early Literacy Recognize the individuality of each learner to better understand his being an emergent reader and writer. Consider that every child is an emerging learner. Provide meaningful literacy events for emerging learners.

Role of SCHOOL in Promoting Early Literacy Recognize that children are active constructors of their own learning, but the teacher s scaffolding is necessary and is minimized until they can work independently.

Role of SCHOOL in Promoting Early Literacy Create a literacy environment both with guided and free play, sensitive and circle time. This way, the young learners will realize that learning is pleasurable but needs discipline and is successful with adult supervision.

Role of SCHOOL in Promoting Early Literacy Collaboration of parents, teachers, school administrators and the active participation of the young learners is the key to effective early literacy education.