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Language & Literacy Center

The language/literacy area is a focal point of literacy learning in the classroom.  The main components of this area include, the library, writing table, and listening center.  Books and materials should be rotated within these centers to support and encourage exploration of different themes or topics of interest.

Goals:
  • Concepts of Print
  • Concepts of Books
  • Alphabetic Principles
  • Phonemic Awareness
  • Rhyming
  • Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading and Writing
  • Social and Emotional Development
Area:
The language and literacy area should be one of the main area of the classroom. It should be located in a quieter area where there is less traffic. It is idea to have this area on a carpeted location to make it more comfortable.

Equipment:
To make this an inviting and comfortable are for children to get cozy with books, offer soft pillows or beanbags. There should be carpeting or a rug in this area. Books should be displayed on open faced shelves so children can see book covers. Other books can be placed in themed bins and located on child accessible shelves. It is nice to have a child sized table and chairs for the children to sit at and read, listen to books on CD/tape, or work on file folder games. If you include a writing center in this area, it is a good idea to offer a separate table for this center.

Supplies:
  • Books! You will need books and lots of them. Check out a good starter Early Childhood Book List!
  • A flannel board with flannel story pieces, are a nice addition for children to use to retell stories or create their own stories.
  • Puppets are a great here too! Children can use them as "Book Buddies" or act out stories or make up their own puppet shows.
  • You may want to include some file folder type games that help kids practice letter recognition, rhyming, and other literacy skills.
  • Writing supplies and ENVELOPES are a must for a writing center.  Letter stamps, stickers, and a variety of writing tools help make this an interesting area for children to work.
Download the files below to help you plan and implement a successful Language & Literacy Center!
Language & Literacy Area Sign.pdf
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Language Lliteracy Supply List.pdf
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Writing Center Supply List.pdf
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Writing Center.pdf
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Early Childhood Book List.pdf
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Tips:
When you first start building your early childhood book library consider finding low cost books at garage sales and thrift stores. Books can be very expensive so these are good places to start looking for books. I still check out the books at secondhand stores and buy multiple copies of our classroom favorites.

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