Thekindergarten thematic units provide meaningful language experiences through the use of songs, poems, books, fingerplays and other child-centered materials. A variety of media is used to encourage early writing activities. The development of each child's naturally emerging listening, speaking, writing and reading skills is promoted by exposing the child to quality language models. Each child's rate of learning is recognized and a continuum of learning tasks is provided to move each child closer to mature skills. Illustrate ideas or text.
Role play characters through dramatization.
Participate in group discussions relative to something heard or read. Discuss real and pretend. Increase vocabulary by using classifications such as opposite and similar. Follow simple directions. Begin to understand how writing is similar to and different from the spoken word.