EDU 454A SL Early Childhood Language/literacy
Julie Justice

Num. Service Hours Required:  40

Description of Desired Service:
Partners families of young children to foster language development & emergent literacy. Students share vocab. building strategies, reading techniques, & activities to promote language expression. Whether families speak English or Spanish, students will recognize and build upon the strengths & work together to expand the children’s skills. A book sharing program called “Raising a Reader” will be used so families can bring home books each week that are developmentally appropriate for their child.