1. Language and Literacy Domain California Preschool Learning Foundations Volume 1 Published by the California Department of Education (2008) LanguageandLiteracy

2. Exploring Our Early Connections to the Language and Literacy Foundations What details stand out about the experience? Who was a key part of this experience? Is this a pleasant, happy memory or one that makes you feel sad or uncomfortable? FIP IG LL Activity 1

3. Exploring Our Early Connections to the Language and Literacy Foundations How do you think this early literacy experience has impacted your interest in literacy activities as an adult? What lessons from this experience would you use in your work with young children? FIP IG LL Activity 1

4. Exploring Our Early Connections to the Language and Literacy Foundations Which experiences were familiar to yours? What details stood out from these experiences? Who were key adults in the experiences? FIP IG LL Activity 1

5. Exploring Our Early Connections to the Language and Literacy Foundations How might early literacy experiences impact our interest in literacy activities as adults? What lessons from these experiences could you use in your work with young children? FIP IG LL Activity 1

6. Exploring Our Early Connections to the Language and Literacy Foundations Do you think it is important to learn about the early literacy experiences of the parents of children with whom you work? Why or why not? FIP IG LL Activity 6