Explanation of the importance of creating a literacy-rich classroom environment

Explanation of the importance of creating a literacy-rich classroom environment

Classroom design is important in creating a literacy-rich environment for students. A literacy-rich classroom environment that promotes literacy development allows for collaborative and self-directed activities to support student learning.

Your principal has asked you to train new early childhood educators throughout your district to create literacy-rich classrooms. As a part of that presentation, create a 10-15 slide digital presentation focused on building a classroom library of developmentally appropriate literature that promotes literacy development in both collaborative and self-directed activities.

Include in your presentation:

Explanation of the importance of creating a literacy-rich classroom environment

Discussion of 3-5 developmentally appropriate elements to include in the classroom design supporting a literacy-rich environment that allows for collaborative and self-directed activities

Criteria for selecting developmentally appropriate books that support literacy development

A list of 8-10 developmentally appropriate, quality books from a variety of genres and diverse cultures. For each book include:

Title, author, genre, brief description

How the book is developmentally appropriate

At least 1 or 2 instructional activities (collaborative or self-directed) using the book to support literacy development in the classroom

At least two resources for locating additional quality children’s literature or literature-based reading development instruction

Title slide, reference slide, and speaker’s notes

The digital presentation should include graphics that are relevant to the content, visually appealing, and use space appropriately.

Support the content of your presentation with 2-3 scholarly resources