Changes in Childcare, Language and Literacy Development
Early childhood literacy is becoming a big focus in a child’s development these days and for good reason. Much research and study has been done on how a child learns and many theorists believe that a child’s literacy development actually begins at birth, not just when they start school. This discovery has helped to make many changes in the early childhood care sector, including the beginning of The Early Years Learning Framework. Focus is now on providing quality education along with quality care in our childcare centres. Childcare Staff are now trained as Early Childhood Educators and it is their job to provide the children in their care with quality learning experiences from birth …show more content…
One way to bring in a child’s background is to ask the parents or family for around 10 key words from their language to make communication with the child easier starting from their first day, this gives the child comfort and support when entering the new environment. The use of imaginative play with both verbal and non-verbal communication gives a relaxed casual atmosphere in which to develop literacy skills (Strategies for Supporting All Dual Language Learners, n.d.). Other great ideas include inviting family members to come in and share stories and information about their home and culture with the children and using toys and play activities from the child’s home culture. These ideas are just the beginning of ways to include a child’s background into their educational setting to make them feel comfortable and supported in their …show more content…
Getting involved in your children’s centre is one of the best things you can do for your child and their development and it also provides support for you too. Educators can help with advice and further assistance if and when needed, parents and family bring knowledge and insight and expertise in many things– together these things can be a huge help for your child (Barbour, n.d.).
Parents and families all want the best for their children so a positive relationship with the child’s educators is going to help ensure the children receive the best. A good partnership provides an opportunity for parents and family to influence the program by giving educator’s information on the child’s likes and dislikes, their interests and abilities and creating an ongoing two way communication in a confident comfortable way (Partnerships with Families,
Early childhood literacy is becoming a big focus in a child’s development these days and for good reason. Much research and study has been done on how a child learns and many theorists believe that a child’s literacy development actually begins at birth, not just when they start school. This discovery has helped to make many changes in the early childhood care sector, including the beginning of The Early Years Learning Framework. Focus is now on providing quality education along with quality care in our childcare centres. Childcare Staff are now trained as Early Childhood Educators and it is their job to provide the children in their care with quality learning experiences from birth …show more content…
One way to bring in a child’s background is to ask the parents or family for around 10 key words from their language to make communication with the child easier starting from their first day, this gives the child comfort and support when entering the new environment. The use of imaginative play with both verbal and non-verbal communication gives a relaxed casual atmosphere in which to develop literacy skills (Strategies for Supporting All Dual Language Learners, n.d.). Other great ideas include inviting family members to come in and share stories and information about their home and culture with the children and using toys and play activities from the child’s home culture. These ideas are just the beginning of ways to include a child’s background into their educational setting to make them feel comfortable and supported in their …show more content…
Getting involved in your children’s centre is one of the best things you can do for your child and their development and it also provides support for you too. Educators can help with advice and further assistance if and when needed, parents and family bring knowledge and insight and expertise in many things– together these things can be a huge help for your child (Barbour, n.d.).
Parents and families all want the best for their children so a positive relationship with the child’s educators is going to help ensure the children receive the best. A good partnership provides an opportunity for parents and family to influence the program by giving educator’s information on the child’s likes and dislikes, their interests and abilities and creating an ongoing two way communication in a confident comfortable way (Partnerships with Families,