Ch. 6 Part 2 Supporting Language and Literacy Development

What is essential to support all children's language and literacy development according to the text?

• Creating and maintaining a "literacy-rich" learning environment

• Focusing solely on the English language

• Avoiding the use of labels in the setting

• Using only written labels without pictures

p. 275 For signs and shelves, what should be included along with a written label for younger children?

• A photo or picture

• An audio recording

• A complex textual description

• A touchscreen

p. 275 Why is it important to include children's home language in the learning environment?

• To make the setting look more colorful

• To confuse the children

• To support their language and literacy development

• Because it is a legal requirement

p. 275 What should be considered when choosing stories for children?

• What should be considered when choosing books for young children?

• Books should include a variety of types, both fiction and non-fiction

• Books should only be written by famous authors

• Books should avoid stories about real children

p. 275 What is a crucial aspect to be aware of when exposing children to stories with characters who are like them and those who are not?

• Ensuring the stories are only from well-known publishers

• Avoiding stories with animal characters

• Being cautious of stereotypes and exclusivity

• Choosing books with the most colorful illustrations

p. 276 What type of children's books are described as having thick cardboard pages designed for mobile infants and toddlers?

• Cloth and vinyl books

• Board books

• Picture books

• Wordless books

p. 276 Which category of children's books is ideal for early childhood settings due to their indestructible nature and colorful pictures?

• Poetry books

• Traditional rhymes and stories

• Cloth and vinyl books

• Books with engaging illustrations

p. 276 Which category of children's books should be used intentionally due to their sensitive topics that relate to toddlers' and preschoolers' experiences?

• Books on tender topics

• Traditional rhymes and stories

• Wordless books

• Poetry books

p. 277 What type of children's books uses pictures or photographs to focus on familiar objects or ideas such as colors, shapes, opposites, or sizes?

• Alphabet books

• Informational and non-fiction books

• Concept books

• Reference books

p. 277 Which category of children's books are described as having limited vocabulary, rhyme, and repetition for beginning readers like toddlers?

• Counting books

• "Easy readers"/beginning chapter books

• Concept books

• Informational and non-fiction books