Early Literacy Tips
Supporting Early Childhood Programs, Issue 2
Best Literacy Practices for Pre-K Classrooms
If you want to learn more about the ten essential literacy practices click here.
Because it matters ...
PLAN YOUR INTERACTIVE READ ALOUD
Choose a high-quality book
Read the book ahead of time
Plan to use expression & fun for engagement
Choose 3-4 vocabulary words with definition
Plan high-level questions and comments
Find places to stop & promote discussion
Play with sounds in words
More on Flint Kids Read
THIS MONTH in FLINT ...
Supported Interactive Read Alouds- 48 classrooms participated in coaching
- 68 classrooms participated in monthly PD
- Provided repeat read aloud lesson & books
- Lesson plans & books provided for Jan. & Feb. 2018
- Developed literacy activities for family events
- Supported monthly literacy meetings at sites
Free Books!
- All children
- Free books
- Teachers can check out many books
DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY
- All Flint children 0-5 years old
- Free books monthly
- Sign up children in zip codes 48501-07 and 48532
- Sign up your early childhood program for books
- Questions or concerns contact Flint Public Library by email at imagination@fpl.info
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Resources for instructional staff
Michelle McQueen
GISD Literacy Coordinator 0-5
Email: mmcqueen@geneseeisd.org
Website: http://www.geneseeisd.org/
Location: Genesee Intermediate Sch District, 3375 Van Campen Road, Flint, MI, United States
Phone: (810) 922-1707