Facilitating Emergent Literacy in the Early Childhood Classroom

Emergent literacy is the foundation for lifelong reading and writing skills. This course explores key concepts of early literacy development, the importance of joint reading, and strategies for fostering literacy-rich environments in early childhood classrooms. Participants will learn how to engage young children in responsive reading practices, build a joint reading toolkit, and support foundational literacy skills through meaningful interactions. By implementing these strategies, educators can enhance children’s language development and early reading success.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define emergent literacy and understand its role in early childhood development.
2. Recognize the impact of joint reading on language and literacy growth.
3. Implement effective emergent literacy practices in the classroom.
4. Use responsive reading techniques to enhance engagement and comprehension.
5. Build a joint reading toolkit with strategies and resources for early literacy support.
6. Create a literacy-rich environment that encourages early reading and language development.

LEARNING LEVEL: 3
CDA:2 

CORE CONTENT: 1,4

HOURS 4