Week 1 Assignment

numeracy skills. languages. Modeling culturally and socially appropriate behaviors Infant/Toddler Young children can learn to accept their differences and act appropriately when initiating conversation. Educators can model appropriate behaviors in their communities and encourage periods of interaction during school. Music Infant/Toddler Songs and nursery rhymes are fun ways to introduce children to early literacy and language skills. Educators can use music to embrace varying cultures in class and instruction and encourage development through dancing and trying to sing. Encourage parallel play Infant/Toddler Young children learn how to use toys and observe how other children behave. Educators can allow students to play alongside each other to encourage interaction as they observe others. Displaying photographs of students and their families or diverse photographs in class. Preschool Educators can create a collage of students and their families to embrace the diversity in class. (Curenton & Iruka, 2013). Educators can display these photos to help students and families feel a part of their classroom festivities. Students and families can be encouraged to share about their culture. Dramatic play area Preschool Preschoolers use creative and higher vocabulary as they learn proper social behaviors. (Han, n.d.). Students can pretend to be working adults (pretend chefs) and use uncommon language during play. (like marinate) Reinforcing vocabulary words through various chants and songs Preschool Chants and songs are an engaging and effective way to introduce preschoolers to rich language and language skills. Educators can create a chant or song in students’ native languages to enhance further comprehension during lessons. Gestures can also be used to enhance understanding. Pretend” writing (i.e., Scribbling on paper) Preschool Preschoolers will establish pre-writing skills, supporting motor and creativity skills. Students can support alphabet and print awareness by practicing writing their names in two languages. (Ford, n.d.). Play-based learning Preschool Preschoolers are introduced to new vocabulary and identify the sounds of letters. Students can play alphabet bingo in dual languages to familiarize language learners with the alphabet sounds in their native language and English. Diverse books/stories Elementary School Children will learn about aspects of Educators can read Aram Kim’s No Kimchi for Me! Aloud to