Enjoys hearing stories read aloud. Sings songs, recites poems, and begins to memorize frequently heard stories. Use of a variety of quality literature for daily stories extending the length and complexity of stories as the year progresses.
Stories are re-read frequently through the year.
Use of tapes, nonfiction books, visits to the classroom book center and visits to the school library. Use of pocket chart activities, big books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, poetry, songs, story dramatizations, flannel board activities, and pattern books. Families are provided with words to familiar songs and poems. Expands use and complexity of language in adult-directed settings. Uses language to dictate, describe, narrate, and express needs.