Early Language & Literacy KnowledgeBase

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The Early Language and Literacy KnowledgeBase is an online resource supporting language and literacy development in early learners from birth through age eight. Its focus is to support parents and caregivers in helping early learners with their language and literacy development, and teachers in enhancing their instruction for early learners from pre-Kindergarten through Grade 3.

Sub-Task 2: Phonological Awareness

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Phonological Awareness

This website developed by the University of Northern Iowa's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders provides information on phonological awareness along with ideas, activities and teaching materials. The website was created by several graduate students. Educators of early learners may find its content helpful.

Student Center Activities Grades K-1

This link to the Florida Center for Reading Research website provides instructional materials for grades K-1 related to developing phonological awareness and building fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. At the site, teachers can download a professional development DVD and access instructional resources. Though intended for Florida teachers, teachers in other states may find the content useful.

PRESENTATIONS

Oregon Literacy Professional Development: Phonological Awareness

This link to the Oregon Literacy Professional Development website provides presentations and information on phonological awareness. Though intended for Oregon teachers, the content may be useful to educators of early learners in other states.

Small Group Intervention Phonological Awareness and Letter Recognition

This linkto the Reading Teachers Netwrok website provides a webinar on how to teach phonological awareness skills and letter recognition.