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ECRR is based on early literacy research. Prevention of Reading Difficulties National Reading Panel National Literacy Panel on Language-Minority Children and Youth National Early Literacy Panel The five early literacy practices in ECRR 2nd Edition are based on updated research. What’s the 2 nd edition based on?

Let’s examine what the research says. Children develop early literacy skills beginning at birth. Children start to develop early literacy skills beginning at birth. Children who begin school with well-developed early literacy skills have greater success learning to read and generally have greater success throughout their school years. The most important skills children need to develop are decoding and comprehension skills. What does the research say?

There are five simple practices that help children get ready to read. Help children be ready to read with simple classroom activities every day.

IMPACT As librarians we provide more of an impact on parents and caregivers by demonstrating the best ways to incorporate the five simple practices! What do children need to know before they can learn to read?

Using early literacy practices during storytime shows parents and caregivers easy ways to help their child develop early literacy skills and get them ready to read. Turn storytime into good early literacy practices for home with examples of simple early literacy practices that parents and children can enjoy together. Librarians make an IMPACT

TALKING

Talking helps children get ready to read. Talking: Children learn about language by listening to people talk and joining the conversation.

Use the language you know best to help your child get ready to read.

Talking helps your child get ready to read. Talking: When you are talking to your children: Use new words. Take turns. Make connections. Books are wonderful conversation starters

SINGING

Singing helps your child get ready to read. Singing: Songs are a natural way to learn about language.

Singing slows down language.. Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky. Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are. Singing TWINKLE LITTLE STAR Twinkle Twinkle Little Star How I Wonder What You Are Up Above The World So High Like A Diamond In The Sky Twinkle Twinkle Little Star How I Wonder What You Are

READING

F Y I Reading together and talking about what you read encourages imaginative thinking Reading: Shared reading develops vocabulary and comprehension.

Children learn new words from shared reading Reading: Reading helps children learn less common words. Talk about the meaning of words as you read.

F Y I Shared reading is the best way to help your child get ready to read. Reading: How you share books with your child is important.

WRITING

Writing helps your child get ready to read. Writing: Reading and writing go together.

Writing helps your child get ready to read. Making MarksDrawing and Writing Name WritingWord Writing Writing:

PLAYING ECRR 2nd Edition provides activities parents can use to help their children get ready to read.

Play is one of the best ways for children to learn language and literacy skills Playing: Children learn about language through different kinds of play.

F Y I Playing: Pretend and dramatic play develop language skills. Make-believe gives children a chance to act out real-life situations.

Your classroom can be a learning center to help children get ready to read. Make your library a learning zone!

Thank You To Everyone that Participated Further information about Every Child Ready to Read ® 2 nd Edition online at