FOR PRACTITIONER SECTION

Building Children’s Early Literacy – It’s Never Too Early To Start!!

There are so many ways that practitioners can help children build their early literacy skills. Speaking, listening, knowing letters, looking at books, understanding text, and beginning to use writing materials are just a few of the fundamental skills that children need to succeed in school. The Center for Early Literacy Learning is here to help you promote early literacy skills with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. There are a number of products on the CELL website that you can use. Check out the free Practice Guides Especially for Practitioners that can be used by early childhood educators, child care providers, early interventionists, and other early childhood practitioners for promoting children’s literacy learning using interest-based and highly engaging activities. Need ideas about specific adaptations of the practices for children with disabilities? Check out the Practice Guides with Adaptations that were developed to make it easier for young children with disabilities to participate in early literacy learning activities. Do you have Spanish speaking families in your area? No problem – Practice Guides translated into Spanish are also available! For more information about CELL, visit the CELL website or contact Rayne Dosch (rayne.dosch@state.sd.us) or Fiona Helsel (fhelsel@air.org). CELL is a technical assistance center funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Research to Practice Division. 
 

FOR PARENT SECTION

You can help your child with literacy!! Check out what the Center for Early Literacy Learning has to offer!!

Speaking, listening, knowing letters, looking at books, understanding words, and using writing materials are just a few of the skills that your child needs to succeed. Do you want to help your child with these skills? You can!! Check out the free Practice Guides Especially for Parents that provide ideas for fun and exciting literacy experiences that you can do with your child as part of everyday activities. Does your child have a disability? Look at the Practice Guides with Adaptations to find ideas for making it easier for your child to participate in early literacy learning activities. Do you or someone you know speak Spanish? No problem – Practice Guides translated into Spanish are also available. Do you prefer to watch rather than read the practice guides? If yes, then you’ll probably like the CELLcasts. For more information about CELL, visit the CELL website or contact Rayne Dosch (rayne.dosch@state.sd.us) or Fiona Helsel (fhelsel@air.org). CELL is a technical assistance center funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Research to Practice Division.