EXPANDING LITERACY EXPERIENCES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS

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EXPANDING LITERACY EXPERIENCES FOR INFANTS AND
TODDLERS
EARLIEST EXPERIENCES ARE CRUCIAL
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Earliest ExperiencesAre Crucial

• Achieving the desired Head Start outcomes by
  kindergarten entry is the result of many
  cumulative experiences that begin at birth

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Head Start Program Performance Standards

• Provide a curriculum and developmentally
  appropriate experiences for our youngest children
• To build the necessary foundations for continued
  learning

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Earliest ExperiencesAre Crucial

• Reading appropriate books to children begins at
  birth
• It is widely recommended that every early
  childhood classroom provide at least 5 books per
  child, which support various learning aspects and
  interests of the group

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Support Infant and Toddler Development and
Learning

• By understanding the child's family culture
• By speaking the child's language, whenever
  possible

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Support Infant and Toddler Development and
Learning

• By establishing a nurturing and positive
  relationship with each child
• By recognizing each child as an individual
• By promoting trust and emotional security

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Support Infant and Toddler Development and
Learning

• By allowing exploration of a safe and secure
  environment
• By providing an array of sensory and motor
  experiences

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Support Infant and Toddler Development and
Learning

• By engaging children in language development
• By using age-appropriate songs, stories, poems,
  books, and games

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