Preschooler English Reading Program Overview
Program Goals:
- Introduce children to the joy of reading and storytelling.
- Develop phonemic awareness skills, including letter recognition and sound-symbol correspondence.
- Expand vocabulary and language skills through exposure to rich and diverse literature.
- Foster comprehension skills and critical thinking through interactive read-alouds and discussions.
- Cultivate a positive attitude towards reading and build confidence in young readers.
Curriculum Components:
- Letter Sounds/Phonics
- Comprehension and Critical Thinking
- Grammar Skills
- Novel Studies
- Writing Development
- Vocabulary Acquisition
- Phonemic Awareness:
- Introduce letter recognition through interactive games, songs, and activities.
- Explore letter-sound correspondence and phonological awareness through rhymes and chants.
- Practice listening for and identifying initial sounds in words.
- Vocabulary Development:
- Introduce new vocabulary words through read-alouds and thematic units.
- Engage in discussions about the meaning of words and their context in stories.
- Use props, visuals, and real-life objects to enhance understanding and retention of vocabulary.
- Emergent Literacy Skills:
- Explore concepts of print, including left-to-right directionality and word awareness.
- Introduce basic sight words and high-frequency words through repetition and exposure.
- Practice emergent writing skills through tracing, drawing, and labeling activities.
- Interactive Read-Alouds:
- Engage children in interactive read-alouds with a focus on comprehension and story elements.
- Encourage active listening and participation through questions, predictions, and retelling.
- Explore story structure, character development, and plot through discussions and activities.
- Storytelling and Creative Expression:
- Provide opportunities for children to retell stories using props, puppets, or flannel boards.
- Encourage creative expression through storytelling, role-playing, and dramatic play.
- Foster imagination and narrative skills through storytelling games and activities.
Program Outcome:
- Assessment in the preschooler English reading program focuses on observing children’s engagement, participation, and progress in literacy activities.
- Expanded grammar and vocabulary knowledge
- Preparation for high school essay writing
- Improved reading and writing skills
- A strong foundation in overall comprehension
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 1 hour
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 50
- Assessments Yes