https://padlet.com/csteinauer/environmental_lit What's that mean? How can I use it to help my child learn? en-us 2019-02-18 22:39:06 UTC 2019-02-18 23:18:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Simplehouse.png csteinauer https://padlet.com/csteinauer/environmental_lit/wish/332478480 There are lots of things you can do at home that are simple, fun, and easy to do together. The content of those words is less important than the powerful word-to-meaning connections your child is making in their growing brain. That means NO PRESSURE!

The following two activities are fun, fool-proof prompts that will boost your child's literacy!]]> 2019-02-18 22:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/csteinauer/environmental_lit/wish/332478480 csteinauer https://padlet.com/csteinauer/environmental_lit/wish/332478501 This is a phrase used to describe the first ways children engage with language. Environmental print, or words, on signs and posters and labels and ads, are all over the place. Becoming literate in our society is the first step to a number of opportunities and meaningful ways of engaging with others in our world. Exposure to environmental print has a significant impact on a young learner's future (and current) literacy.]]> 2019-02-18 22:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/csteinauer/environmental_lit/wish/332478501 csteinauer https://padlet.com/csteinauer/environmental_lit/wish/332478644 The nice thing about environmental print is that it is one of the most accessible forms of print. By reading, listening to, and making connections with words in print, you are helping your young learner make connections that will boost their lifelong literacy.]]> 2019-02-18 22:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/csteinauer/environmental_lit/wish/332478644 csteinauer https://padlet.com/csteinauer/environmental_lit/wish/332483626 2019-02-18 23:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/csteinauer/environmental_lit/wish/332483626 csteinauer https://padlet.com/csteinauer/environmental_lit/wish/332484183 2019-02-18 23:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/csteinauer/environmental_lit/wish/332484183 csteinauer https://padlet.com/csteinauer/environmental_lit/wish/332484472 1) Outside/Inside Neighborhood. Your street can inspire learning! Taking a walk with your child and pointing at, saying, and having your child say, the words on street signs and traffic signs. You can even recreate these together with some paper or cardboard and markers or colored pencils! Then, tour your inside neighborhood together, pointing out the signs.]]> 2019-02-18 23:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/csteinauer/environmental_lit/wish/332484472 csteinauer https://padlet.com/csteinauer/environmental_lit/wish/332484495 2) "Our Favorite Things" Word Wall. This is a great option for families on the go! Using poster paper, dedicate part of a main room wall to "Our Favorite Things", where each member of the family cuts out the label or brand name of an item and tapes or glues it onto the poster paper. Then, the person responsible writes their name under the label. This can be a fun way to provide your young learner an updating list of meaningful words pertinent to their own life.]]> 2019-02-18 23:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/csteinauer/environmental_lit/wish/332484495