Literacy Development Goals for Pre-K

1. Literacy DevelopmentGoals for Pre-K “The literacy experiences provided during the prekindergarten year form the basis for learning to read. Children develop the understanding of the everyday functions of print, gain the motivation to want to learn to read and appreciation of different forms of literacy, from nonfiction and fiction books, to poems, songs, and nursery rhymes, by being read to and interacting with stories and print.” – TEA PK Guidelines Domains on KISD Report Card: Domain 2: Language/ Communication Skills • Retell a story • Engage in daily conversation with others • Follows directions in daily routines Domain 3: Reading Skills • Engage in pre-reading activities for a minimum of 5- 20 minutes • Identify words that rhyme in a read aloud book written in rhyme • Name letters (upper and lower case) in a variety of print • Sort objects by a given sound (ex: beginning, ending) • Ask and answer questions regarding the story or information in the text Domain 4: Writing Skills • Write first name by memory • Write about a given topic (make symbols on a page to convey print) Practice! Practice! Practice! Home Practice Ideas www.Starfall.com Any literacy learning game (electronic or not) HOME Information provided from the Texas Educator Agency: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=2147495508&menu_id=2147483718