Krista's post from this week rings very true for me and I was happy to read the comments parents made. I'm a huge advocate for this and I've posted articles on the importance of play as research has shown there are benefits of imaginative play. I came across another good article on this topic here and here and thought I would share.
I will go into this more soon, but I also want to assure parents that here at Terra Luz, there absolutely is exposure to literacy--your children are surrounded by a print-rich environment that will help them build a strong foundation for reading and writing in a meaningful way, that is natural for them. More on that to come!
Happy Reading and enjoy your Labor Day Holiday.
We will see you on Tuesday!
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Oh, I can't wait to read/hear your thoughts on this, Andrea! We were bowled over the other night when Jalie wrote her name quite legibly for the first time while we were eating dinner. She'd been "writing" for weeks, but only a couple of the characters where recognizable. We aren't pushing reading and writing at home, but just following her interest, and I'm quite sure that what she's experiencing at TL had a lot to do with her recent accomplishment. Love it. Of course, the paper went into my memory box immediately! :-)
-Nicola
Thanks so much for the links - very interesting articles. I truly appreciate how much you emphasize the importance of play.
And I'll look forward to seeing what you post about literacy as well - another thing I appreciate about Terra Luz!
i also love the kids' sign out sheet...that's the first time i saw mia write her name...and with a heart ;)
so many wonderful books in english & spanish @ TL that are so available...even during potty breaks :)
thanks for the wonderful links, andrea
(sorry for lack of caps...under a nursling)
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