2. Early Literacy Experiences By: Paula Parham TE 6243 Dr. D Williams, Instructor May 3, 2012 “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. ” Dr. Seuss

3. READING ACTIVITIES Research has shown that interactive reading with children significantly improves their literacy skills. Literacy activities are a great way to enhance children’s development. Let’s explore some ways for parents to explore literacy with their children.

4. Reading Activities at Home Spend time in conversation Ask them about their day Teach your child about letters and words Have a letter and word of the day Read aloud with your child every day Bedtime stories are great

5. Reading Activities at Mealtime Family conversations School Homework Upcoming family activities Read Recipes Labels Menus

6. Reading Activities in front of the TV TV guide channel Make a TV schedule Use closed caption Point out environmental print on commercials

7. Reading at Bath time Letter Rubber Duckies Foam Letters Labels shampoo Sing Songs Alphabet Nursery Rhymes

8. Reading in the Car Books on Tape Nursery Rhymes Signs STOP Railroad Crossing Environmental Print McDonald’s Wal-Mart Burger King Taco Bell

9. Reading in the Park Park Sign Write letters and words in the sand Make a list of things you see at the park Swings Slide Merry-go-round

10. Reading in the neighborhood Street signs Restaurants Stores Mailboxes Work Trucks Mailman Ice cream truck cable

11. Reading at the Grocery Store Grocery List Food Labels Coupons Compare names Doritos/Cheetois Pepsi/Coke Tide/Cheer Apples/Oranges

12. Reading at the Mall Store Signs Shopping Bags Receipts Departments Women Children Electronics Shoes

13. Reading at the Doctor’s Office Magazines Books Posters Signs Charts

14. Conclusion Every Literary experience is like a piece to a puzzle that helps to form, improve and complete the literacy skills and development of a child.

15. References http://www.pbs.org/parents/educatio n/reading-language/reading-tips/http://www.pbs.org/parents/educatio n/reading-language/reading-tips/ http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/docum ent/brochure/earlyreading/index.htmlhttp://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/docum ent/brochure/earlyreading/index.html http://www.earlyliteracylearning.org/