Building Blocks

In my setting we make sure that all resources are available for all the children to reach. Also all display boards are regularly made/created with the children’s own work and are at a level where the children can read them and look at them. Its important for children to be able to access their own resources so then they can explore with their minds and draw/write whatever they like. We also have a story corner for the children to sit quietly with their friends and read books, and freely communicate with each other. We have a story rack placed on the wall, which is where all the different books from fiction to non-fiction are kept at the children’s height.

In my block center, there are wooden blocks where the child can use their imagination to begin to create anything possible. There are other items such as empty cardboard boxes from old cereal, cars, trucks, wooden people, and books on transportation, maps and dress up play clothes. On a shelf in the block center there is a basket filled with books related to transportation, building, space, structure construction. Some of the children favorite books are.

I believe that reading is an important way for children to learn. However, there has to be a combination of everything. The primary goal of language and literacy during the infant and toddler years is to help children hear and distinguish the sounds of language in their environment (p.44). I believe that children need to play in order to develop their fine, gross, and other skills. The need to explore and the experience will help them to self-regulate their emotions. According to the article, the most effective ways to prepare your baby for reading involve playing games and sharing book, and repeating words.

Books are some of the best teachers we have “they teach us vocabulary social skills and new ways of thinking”(leigh). It’s also true that textbooks could teach a child this, but not in the way they would learn from a story. When a child is really engaged in a story they will learn a lot more than they think. “Books teach us history ”(leigh). and many books are based on certain time periods or cover certain events. When a child reads these stories, they will retain the

At the beginning of the year I would read the book, The Amazing Things That Books Can Do, By Ryan Joiner. This book would allow the class to have a great discussion about what books can do for them. My class would discuss when the perfect time to read, where to read, and who to read to. As a teacher I would point out that it is great to read when a student is feeling down because books can brighten their day. Books can allow students to increase their motivation, imagination, and determination. Books can develop students talent or help them find theirs. I would clarify all the statements I have listed above with my students, after I read the book to them. After the discussion I would assign my students to write about what books

According to the Oxford Dictionary evil is the antithesis of all good; morally depraved, bad, wicked, vicious (Evil). This definition relies completely on another word: good.

Reading to children assists children in this process before they can read, but soon their own ability to read will allow for self-guidance. In addition to connecting with the fictional characters in their favorite books, spending time reading encourages an emotional connection between child and parent. When parents engage their child in the learning opportunity of reading, they will learn to value their relationship with books and their parents. "Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light."

We are taught at a young age that books are full of lessons. The reader just needs to read between the lines. There is an Irish proverb that states, “You cannot open a book without learning something”. Books are full of information whether they are textbooks or children’s books.

Research has consistently shown that that reading books to children has a positive effect on literacy outcomes in the following ways:

Books encourage perceptual skills in children while also promoting early literacy skills. For instance, book with best behavior, simple words and charming illustrations make it easy for kids to understand the benefit of good behavior—respecting others, staying healthy and coping their feelings. As you read the words aloud to kids, you are encouraging their ability to perceive

Experimenting with sex, drugs and alcohol are common occurrences among adolescents. Among all illicit drugs, marijuana remains the most popular among teenagers. The legalization of medical marijuana in many states and the District of Columbia and the legalization of recreational marijuana for those aged 21 and older have resulted in major changes in the access to and availability of marijuana in today’s society. Marijuana is used for a variety of medical conditions in many of these states as well. In addition, many states have decriminalized the recreational use of marijuana with reduced criminal penalties resulting in misdemeanors or civil infractions where it used to result in felony convictions. The perceived reduced risk of harm seen

After researching and visiting almost 20 colleges, Carnegie Mellon became one of my top choices for its various interdisciplinary opportunities. Since very few schools allow the flexibility that I have been looking for in order to pursue my interests, the Bachelor of Computer Science and Arts Intercollege Degree Program immediately caught my attention as soon as I heard about it. The field of virtual reality is still relatively new and growing, so with an exact interdisciplinary study committed towards computer science and art, especially ranking 2nd in the top undergraduate schools for game design and animation in the US, I know I will be able to get the education I want in order to excel for my future goals.

Block play areas are important to children’s learning in different ways, because it gives children the opportunity to develop in their developmental domains, such as social, physical, intellectual, creativity, and emotional. When children are playing in the block play area they are able to be mighty learners that are strong, capable, and resourceful. As they are being mighty learners they will display dispositions to learn and holistic play-based goals within their block play. In block play areas they offer a variety of different materials such as unit blocks, hollow blocks, natural wood pieces, soft blocks, foam blocks, Lego, and different magnetic shapes to build.

I believe all children can learn to read in a classroom that is integrated with differentiated instruction and has a safe and engaging learning environment which is rich with a variety of literature to light that spark in the children to want to learn. I will make an effort to get to know my children in order to be able to provide a classroom library with nonfiction books to inform the inquiring mind, picture books for the artistic mind, and fiction books to entertain. All books will be chosen based on their curiosity, interest, personal connection, and learning profile, in order to attract and enchant the young readers into going back to the book area again and again.

As children interact with their environment and the people around them, their linguistic, cognitive, social, and emotional abilities develop further. Through these interactions, children construct knowledge by organizing and classifying the new knowledge based on prior learning experiences (Brown, & Lee, 2012). Vygotsky believed social interactions influence both intellectual and language development, and he identified social interactions as the key method in developing new understandings. Therefore, providing books and reading experiences which include social interactions will enhance literacy development (Traverse, & Traverse, 2008). The purpose of this paper is to explain the importance of possessing knowledge of child developmental theory when selecting appropriate children’s books, and explain why considering language development, social and emotional response, and cognitive ability are important. The paper will conclude with issues and insights regarding Reading Readiness and the impact of gender on book choice.