EARLY CHILDHOOD GRADES PreK Instructional Focus ⊲ Language ⊲ Student Well-Being ⊲ Vocabulary ⊲ Visual Arts ⊲ Technology ⊲ Physical Development SOLE SOURCE ⊲ Writing ⊲ Science ⊲ Social Studies
PreK On My Way: Language
Research shows that purposeful conversation can help children develop the vocabulary and oral language skills they need to thrive as readers. But structuring conversations for maximum impact is no easy task. That’s why we partnered with Dr. Tricia Zucker to create PreK On My Way: Language— an evidence-based read-aloud language program built on Dr. Zucker’s research-proven Developing Talkers model.
English learner supports are integrated throughout the program.
Available in English and Spanish
outcomes ⊲ Spark conversation and build knowledge with a diverse collection of read-aloud books. ⊲ Develop language skills with an “interactive read-aloud” approach where teachers pose open-ended questions to the whole class as they read. ⊲ Support oral language development with serve-and-return interactions and multiple-turn conversations. ⊲ Introduce and reteach high-value vocabulary through explicit routines with illustrative photos and total physical response.
recommended reading
Strive-for-Five Conversations by Dr. Tricia A. Zucker and Dr. Sonia Q. Cabell
See page 35 for details.
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