Literacy is one of the most important things you can promote in young children. I have asked several kids of various ages if they like to read or if they have read this summer. Every one said they don't like to read. Teaching kindergarten, I can encourage my students to search for books or authors they like and begin that joy for reading. If I show an interest in reading, my students might do the same. It is even more important for ELL students to have a love for reading. Reading will help their spoken language and increase their vocabulary. I taught a class of ELL students this last year and really encouraged them to find books they liked. I put emphasis on the books I loved and explained why I liked them so much. I noticed my students getting books from the library that interested them. I could tell they liked them because they had that one book in their hand whenever they had free time.
You can promote literacy for ELL students in kindergarten by showing how exciting books can be and showing your own interest in books. You can allow the students to looks at big books. The books are as big as the students, which is so exciting to yound children. You can make your reading center fun using fun pillows, bean bags, or fun chairs. Anything that appeals to young children will work. I remember my 1st grade teacher had a 2 story loft that we call the tree house. Everyone couldn't wait for their turn to go to the reading tree house. This year I am going with a camping theme. I am super excited about my reading center becaues I am setting it up like a real camping site. I am using a 2-3 person tent, a lantern light, camping chairs, a cooler, and some string or rope lights. The students will get a almost real camping experience. A comfy reading center is also an option for parents to promote reading in their homes.
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