Entry #1 Literacy Philosophy

For this entry, I interviewed an old coworker of mine who I highly respect as an ECC teacher. I began by asking Bri what factors, she feels, are the most important for a child emerging in literacy. Bri felt that children should be excited and motivated during the learning process. She motivates her children with meaningful experiences such as their names, things about their families, special interests and also uses prior knowledge to enhance literacy instruction. Bri also believes in differentiating her instruction to cater to the needs of all her children. Bri uses explicit writing and reading techniques during large and small groups that benefit children at any level and models writing and reading skills. In Bri's classroom, she allows her children to explore literacy during free choice time through out centers.

I believe my philosophy matches closely with Bri's. We both believe in providing our children with meaningful literacy experiences that reach children at every level. I model explicit reading and writing instruction daily with my children and encourage them to read and write on their own. My classroom is glittered with print and literacy opportunities.