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Reading is Fundamental:(RIF Gateway to Early Literacy)
These Reading is Fundamental Professional Development Programs
are designed especially for all of you — teachers, administrators,
childcare providers, librarians, and other professionals —
to support you in your efforts to help children become lifelong readers.
Be in the know! Episode Descriptions1 Setting Stage — Reaveals why it's important to create a print-rich environment for children; ideas for incorporating literacy-related activities and interactions into daily life; and practical suggestions for setting up the home to support children's explorations with language, print, and wrinting. 2 Conversation — Discusses the key role od conversation between young children and adults in developing children's oral language skills; prime opportunities for engaging in conversations with children; element of language-enriching conversations; and suggestions for helping children become active participate in conversations. 3 Reading Aloud — Covers the importance od reading aloud to later reading success; good read-aloud strategies; ways to select books that respond to children's developmental and individual skills and interests; and strategies to extend the read-aloud experience. 4 Emergent Writing— Addresses the complementary processes of early reading and writing development; developmental stages of learning to write and spell; how writing serves a variety of functions; and strategies to support children's beginning efforts at writing.
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