Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally!

Pinkerton & Hewitt talking early literacy...naturally!

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

How about this for a start? @AuthorDanBrown & @susanbatori 's cool picture book Wild Symphony. Too many literacy skills: rhyme, rhythm, vowel pairs and patterns, inflected endings, figurative language, poetic writing, author's craft, inference...and the poems and music are fun!

[BecauseofaBook @becauseofabook]

Take what I know from research and what I know about children's texts. Balance that with what I know about DAP, standards, and individual needs. Voilà, I can teach literacy skills in purposeful, effective ways with children's texts as the springboard.

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

What do successful early literacy teachers do? Principle 7: Cultivate Literacy Skills with Balanced Instruction. What does this principle mean for your teaching? #earlyliteracy #Reading #earlyyears #literacy

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

Professional reading...a must for teachers of early literacy. #earlyyears #literacy #teaching

[Nell K. Duke @nellkduke]

My piece in this issue is: When Young Readers Get Stuck. Big shout out to my colleague @CarlaShalaby's important piece also in this issue: Classroom Management as a Curriculum of Care.

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

Important for all readers, even those youngest readers! #earlyliteracy #earlyyears

[Nell K. Duke @nellkduke]

Slide from Peter Johnston. He said with effect sizes this high, he can't understand why these factors don't get more attention. Me neither.

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

You are one talented lady @mooretolearn

[Laura Moore @mooretolearn]

My #RedRibbonWeek2020 crazy shoes! Can you tell I 🧡 picture books! 📚#risdlitandint #risdwevegotthis

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

Man, when @JackieWoodson reads aloud, it's like smooth jazz, red velvet cupcakes, and a salted caramel latte collide! It's a beautiful thing; you have to hear it.

[TCTELA est. 1965 @TCTELA]

We are thrilled to announce our first keynote speaker for #TCTELA2021 @JackieWoodson! You're REALLY going to want to register TODAY! You'll find out tomorrow. :) Register here: https://t.co/SDBibNSUa3 #NCTEvillage

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

What do successful early literacy teachers do? Principle 6: Use children's texts to teach content! So excited to talk about this principle at #TCTELA21. We will have lots of ideas and great book titles to share. See you virtually @TCTELA

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

What do successful early literacy teachers do? Principle 5: Share Daily, Delightful Read Alouds! When you know children’s literature & strategically make time for impromptu & planned read alouds each day, you pave a firm reading path for children. https://t.co/rI0PICQ55W

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

More @Ms_VJohnson...take those classic songs (or even some new ones) and let the kids make them their own. Add their own lines and movements to Down by the Bay, change the lines of a song, Twinkle, Twinkle little... (instead of star), We Are the...(instead of dinosaurs).

[Mrs. DeFriend, M.Ed. @Mrs_VDeFriend]

@ECLNaturally Thank you, if you have any other suggestions please share. 😊

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

Yes @Ms_VJohnson! Books based on some classic rhyming songs; read the book first. Like from Keith Baker, Mary Hoberman, Iza Trapani, Raffi... Let the children help you create the movements. Sing and move! Great for brain breaks and phonological awareness too.

[Mrs. DeFriend, M.Ed. @Mrs_VDeFriend]

@ECLNaturally Thank you, if you have any other suggestions please share. 😊

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

Thanks @mooretolearn. We hope it is a great resource for EC teachers everywhere! https://t.co/rI0PICQ55W

[Laura Moore @mooretolearn]

I’m in awe of the amazing words in this book! I was so honored to write a recommendation for this powerful read! #risdlitandint #risdwevegotthis #integratingliteracynaturally @becauseofabook

[TCTELA est. 1965 @TCTELA]

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[edutopia @edutopia]

Read-aloud, recess, and snack time all look different at preschools that are reopening during the pandemic. Teachers share their new best practices for supporting kids and staying safe
https://t.co/6lHLduUNen

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

Awesome job @Ms_VJohnson! Those songs are so important for literacy development...in addition to just getting a chance to get up and move.

[Mrs. DeFriend, M.Ed. @Mrs_VDeFriend]

Brain break time!!! Whatever it takes. (This is their new favorite btw lol)🍎❤

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

Want to see how children’s texts connect to skills and strategies? Get over 100 ideas to get you started. Learning naturally rocks! #Literature #naturallearning https://t.co/QXuBsYvKe7

[BecauseofaBook @becauseofabook]

Just in case you missed this. I wonder what has changed since COVID. Has PD for digital resources to support literacy instruction increased yet? https://t.co/UU48ICHNef

[BecauseofaBook @becauseofabook]

I love my library card because it allowed me to share hundreds of books with my students when I couldn’t afford to by them all myself. Not to mention that the library just smells great! https://t.co/Rl6HS870Oc

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

What do successful early literacy teachers do? Principle 4: Link Play to Literacy Learning. How do you use play to teach literacy? What can it look like in an online environment? #earlyyears #play #literacy

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

Want something more than a book filled with worksheets? How about a book that has children’s texts as the foundation for improving early literacy skills? We are so excited about this book! #EarlyChildhood #literacy https://t.co/nuDS4K9TsB

[Early Childhood Literacy-Naturally! @ECLNaturally]

What do successful early literacy teachers do? Principle 3: Avoid the One-Size-Fits-All Approach. How do you avoid "one-sized" literacy instruction?