1. Children’s Early Childhood Literacy Programming Proposal
Rebecca Bardales and Nerissa Robinson
San Jose State University
Info Early Child Literacy
Professor Elizabeth Wrenn-Estes
October 25, 2015

2. Early Literacy Facts
16-18 months is when children will collect vocabulary
1/3 children will not have skills to learn to read
50 million
25 million
12 million
Children ages X’s more likely
Kupcha-Szrom, J.
Ghoting, S.N. &
Martin-Diaz, P.
Dr. Todd Ripley
United for Libraries

3. Proposal Reading Singing Writing Playing Talking
The Echo Park Public Library would like to propose the creation of a room inside the Echo Park Public Library Main library location, specifically designated to aide in early literacy skills. This room will be interactive by design and its programs and activities will build off of the five early literacy practices.
Reading
Singing
Writing
Playing
Talking

4. Echo Park Public Library-Mission Statement
The mission of the Children’s “Read and Rock” Room is to enhance the early literacy skills in children 0-8 through guided reading, writing, singing, playing and talking. Aligned with Echo Park Public Library’s early literacy goals, the program will offer an opportunity for parents and children to experience an interactive area designed and dedicated to building skills needed for school entry and beyond.
Reading
Singing
Writing
Playing
Talking

5. “Read and Rock” PLAYroom

6. Reading
“Reading is the single most important way to help your child get ready to read”. -Every Child Ready to Read

7. Singing
“The rhythms in song help children decipher individual sounds and syllables”.- Every Child Ready to Sing

8. Writing
“Children learn important skills by writing and drawing”. -Every Child Ready to Write

9. Playing
“Playing teaches children how to think, imagine and express themselves.” -Every Child Ready to Play

10. Talking
“Talking to your child teaches them the richness of language and helps them learn new words and information”. -Every Child Ready to Talk

11. Digital Literacy
Digital technologies are the new tools—mediating a child’s
experience of the world, their language, their physical interactions
through cause and effect, and their social interactions.

12. Budget Furniture Books Toys Technology Staff $14,000.00/ year
$9,203.91
$10,000.00 $
$17,407.95

13. Conclusion
Having a room such as “Read to Rock” PLAYroom is beneficial for generations to come. Every parent wants their child to succeed. Here at Echo Park Library and with your help we can provide a PLAYroom that focus on early literacy so every child has the potential to become great readers.  Reading, Singing, Writing, Playing, and Talking are skills are can be embed at home, but often times parents are not committed. Having a place where families can come and learn is a gift that will never stop giving.

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