Isn't it amazing to see the way our little learners soak up everything around them? They're like tiny sponges, eager to explore and learn new things.

When it comes to early literacy, our little sponges need the right opportunities to help them learn foundational literacy skills.

Let's face it, traditional flashcards and worksheets can feel a bit…well, dry... and honestly... those methods aren't meaningful ways to learn letters.

Plus, as you know from Episode 90, laying the literacy foundation is about SO much more than letter learning.

So how do we make learning these emergent literacy skills exciting and engaging for our preschool crew? Tune in to find out!

Topics Discussed:

• 5 proven methods to help learn emergent literacy skills

Resources Mentioned:

• Beyond the ABC’s Free Challenge
• Read Aloud Activities Bundle for Pre-K
• Shared Reading Pocket Chart Poems and Simple Sentences BUNDLE
• Shared & Interactive Writing BUNDLE for Pre-K and Kindergarten

Connect with Ashley

• Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion
• Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group

More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast

Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!

As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.

Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com