LITERACY FOR REAL LIFE PURPOSES

The information on this page is available thanks to the students and teachers at Wexford Elementary School, Pine-Richland School District.


The teacher in this kindergarten classroom labels everything for the children at the beginning of the year. On this shelf, books are categorized and shelves are labeled with the appropriate title. A Berenstein Bears label indicates the tub that holds the bear's books. Curious George has a tub of his own too!

All other areas of the room sport similar signs that name the item on the shelf or the item itself in print. These signs are one way teachers make print meaningful to children and demonstrate the utility of reading!

Later in the year, as signs wear out, the teacher may ask the children to reproduce the signs themselves.


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