Week Two Write Task Emergent Literacy

I will support emergent literacy in my classroom by facilitating a welcoming environment and a safe space. Emergent literacy can relate to skills that can be foreshadowed for later success in a child’s life. The more a child can play during reading and writing, the higher chances there are for them to become successful readers and writers. When I teach, I will allow for the development of students to play and express themselves intellectually and orally. To make home and school connections, I will send letters or notes home in order to inform families to practice skills at home, as well. If I give the families suggestions to improve their child’s skills for play, reading, and writing, then the learners will become successful. Literacy and reading skills should begin at birth. These types of experiences begin at home, therefore it is important for the at-home life to be supportive and aware of these experiences. The more exposure the children have at a young age to literacy experiences, the more effective they will be in school as readers and learners. Those individuals who lack these literary experiences will become poor readers by grade four. I believe it is important to have a connecting bridge between the home life and school life. The better connected both of these aspects are, the higher likelihood there is for the child to grow as a student effectively. Literacy-rich environments are so important for a child’s learning. I believe this type of environment can aid in the development of reading, writing, and speaking orally. As a teacher, I will utilize materials that can facilitate literacy and learning opportunities. I will expose my students to various genres of books that they may be desired to read. I will group them in groups or individuals to partake in the reading experience. I believe each student learns in their own way. The more and varying manipulative materials that I can use, the greater learning experience that individuals can have. I would utilize technology, books, projects, and activities to enhance emergent literacy.