Early Childhood Standards of Quality for ... - State of Michigan

ELE: Language and Early Literacy Development• Children are encouraged to work on big books or activities together andlearn how to give appropriate thanks, encouragement, and praise.Questions for Reflection1. What daily opportunities are available to promote positive interactionsamong children to help them build receptive and expressive language skills?2. How is the program scheduled to provide adequate time to fully enjoystories and storytelling?3. How frequently do adults model their own ‘reading aloud’ or ‘thinkingaloud’ to children?4. What opportunities are available to allow children to share their productswith others?7. Early Learning Expectation: Children begin to understand thatcommunication is diverse and that people communicate in avariety of ways.Children typically:1. Understand that some people communicate in different languages andother forms of English.2. Become aware of the value of the language used in their homes.3. Become aware of alternate forms of communication; e.g., Braille, signlanguage, lip reading.4. Begin to understand the value and enjoyment of being able tocommunicate in more than one language or form of communication.Examples of Experiences and Strategies• The classroom is equipped with adaptive devices and adults use processesto increase the level of communication and/or participation by all children.• A variety of languages are heard during the year through recordings or guests.Questions for Reflection1. How are adults good models of alternative communication? Someexamples are:• sign language• languages other than English2. To what extent do staff utilize community supports for adaptive services,translation services, or expanding the curriculum?3. Does the classroom culture demonstrate respectful attitudes and behaviorfor all?84 Michigan Department of Education