The Sulzby and Teale article resonated deeply with the way that I raised my kids - thinking of literacy through our every day lives from lists and love notes, to favorite books and recipes. Writing utensils and media were readily accessible and regularly used. Most of all sharing the pure love of a story well-told and art that makes you pause in awe, wonder or fits of laughter. I guess I am saying that I have personal experience with the efficacy of these methods. What a fabulous idea to do it in the classroom too. I especially love the cozy library and the writing center ideas, perhaps with little mailboxes for everyone in the classroom.
It was timely for me to write this today because my 11 year old just discovered a "journal" that she wrote when she was 4 or 5. It took her a long time to decipher her original meaning from vowel-less spellings and little drawings, but it seemed to return to her with a burst of insight into her young self. Delightful. Her sophistication with reading, writing and oral expression continue to grow exponentially. I am excited to deepen my understanding of their development.
I sit anticipating the new blog. Feed me!! Feed Me!!
ReplyDeleteIndeed I anticipate the new blog as well! Does your little one plan to write in a journal again? I hope to hear a follow up!
ReplyDeleteJuliebe, how fabulous of you to have introduce literacy so early! She had a journal at four and five years old??! WOW! I'm so impressed!
Well what a difference that can make in language and literacy. I am just fascinated. Where to start...I'm just trying to figure out a way to store all these important elements of literacy that I must bring into my classroom...