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Introduction to literacy
As you are reading the following Web site, reflect on your role as a parent.
I Am Your Child
Brain Wonders
Why does early childhood matter?
List 10 tips for effective parenting.
Be prepared to discuss your ideas with your classmates.
Your parenting role
Log on to Brain Wonders
Visit the section entitled "parents" and read about your role regarding your child's development.
Click on the icon that corresponds to your baby's developmental age.
Record the present progress of your child.
Share your finding with your classmates.
Review on brain development
Log on to Brain Wonders
Assess your understanding about literacy and brain development by taking the brain quiz.
Check your answers with the guide that follows the quiz.
Practical ways for parents to encourage reading.
Access the following Web sites to discover activities that can help you to stimulate your child's brain and interest in reading.
Disney - Evaluate three books based on the handout provided in class.
Kids - Locate "scholastic". List the features and benefits for providing this type of stimulation for your child.
The Library Association - Choose the name of one picture book, video and software program that would be age appropriate for your child and explain your reasoning.
National Wildlife - Choose one activity that you would like to do with your child. Model this activity with your child. Record how your child responded to your cues.
Selecting Children's Books
Log on to Brain
Wonders and view the resources for parents and caregivers. In the section entitled "Tips for Parents". List the suggested guidelines for choosing appropriate books for children.
Additional information about choosing and evaluating childrenps books may be found at PBS Kids.
Choose a childrenps book and evaluate the book based on the criteria provided in the assessment.
Reading to your child is a wise investment! Try reading to your child daily.