Early Literacy Learning Model: Additional Practice Exercises for Home

Visitors about Literacy-Rich Environments

Distance Learning Events brought to you by the Center for Early Literacy Learning

(CELL)

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What are additional practice exercises for home visitors?

• Created specifically for those who work with families

• Cover the four main components of the CELL early literacy learning model

• Utilize the Participatory Adult Learning Strategies (PALS) approach to learning

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Additional Practice #1:Identifying Literacy-Rich Environments

• Read the vignettes on the back page of the Alpha Fun Practice Guide

• Write down characteristics of a literacy-rich environment

• Identify types of print, reading, and writing

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Additional Evaluation #1:Literacy-Rich Environments

• Select one of the vignettes and answer the following questions:

– Where did the learning occur?

– What materials were used?

– Which materials were low-cost?

– How were the materials used in functional ways?

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Additional Reflection #1:Literacy-Rich Environments

• We strongly encourage you to reflect on the additional practice that you just completed

• Reflecting assists you to determine your level of knowledge and the outcome of your practice

• To help you reflect about literacy-rich environments, print and complete the checklist located on our tools page located here

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Additional Practice #2:Identifying Literacy-Rich Environments

• During one of your weekly home visits choose a home in which you identify characteristics of a literacy-rich environment

• Identify types of print, reading, writing, and other literacy materials. Write down these items following the visit.

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Additional Evaluation #2:Literacy-Rich Environments

• Based on your assessment of the home environment, answer the following questions:

– Where could literacy learning occur?

– What materials could be used?

– Which materials were low-cost?

– How could the materials be used in functional ways?

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Additional Reflection #2:Literacy-Rich Environments

• We strongly encourage you to reflect on the additional practice that you just completed

• Reflecting assists you to determine your level of knowledge and the outcome of your practice

• To help you reflect about literacy-rich environments, print and complete the checklist located on our tools page located here

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Additional Practice #3:Identifying Literacy-Rich Environments

• It is important to recognize that families often spend time within the community, making it a natural environment for children. Literacy-Rich Environments are not only in the classroom or the home. During the next week, visit a community location: the library, grocery store, park, church, or select your own option.

• Identify as many literacy-rich characteristics as possible in the community location, such as types of print, reading, and writing. Observe the children and adults in these locations and notice how they utilize the literacy-rich materials.

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Additional Evaluation #3:Literacy-Rich Environments

• Of the literacy-rich characteristics identified, which were used in a functional way?

• How did the children use the materials in functional ways?

• How did the adults use the literacy-rich materials in functional ways?

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Additional Reflection #3:Literacy-Rich Environments

• We strongly encourage you to reflect on the additional practice that you just completed

• Reflecting assists you to determine your level of knowledge and the outcome of your practice

• To help you reflect about literacy-rich environments, print and complete the checklist located on our tools page located here

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