MADISON METROPOliTAN SCHOOl DISTRICT - School Information ...

4K Literacy Core Practices are most effective within play
and routines, in a classroom where the teacher
intentionally supports rich language & literacy development.
This instruction does !1Q1 include large group
direct instruction in letters, sounds, reading or writing
skills. See also Creative Curriculum Literacy manual.
Child8 Gulded Choice Time (60 min daily}-
(also called discovery time, center time or work time)
Children choose center(s) to work in and with which
materials. AU {8) centers are open at leas! SO consec·
utive minutes. A Language & Literacy Rich room has:
-areas, shelves, materials labeled w/words & pictures
-boOks and writing materials in all Teaming areas daily
·intentional plan for literacy learning opportunities for
each chlld based on observational assessments.
-new vocabulary introduced. and Language of each
child extended in frequent conversations, throughout
day, including during mealtimes.
• Letters: children's names poste