Literacy Development

In Reading, most kindergarten children:

• recognize capitals,

• interpret pictures and texts,              

• read wordless and predictable books,

• read environmental print (signs, labels),

• participate in the writing/reading of experience stories.

In Writing, most kindergarten children:

• share thoughts, feelings, information and experiences by using drawings, and dictated stories,

• recognize the relationship of words to objects/pictures,                         

• recognize and use conventions of print,

• use temporary spelling.

In Listening and Speaking, most kindergarten children learn to:

• listen to and appreciate the beauty of literature and the rhythm of language,

• listen to and recite rhymes and poetry,

• recognize rhyming patterns in language,

• develop an appreciation of sensory imagery in literature,

• retell a story/events in sequential order,       

• express ideas in sharing time and discussion,

• give and follow directions,         

• develop proper audience behavior,    

• develop a love for reading and an appreciation of the beauty of literature.

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