Free Language and Early Literacy Materials

Washington Learning Systems is making available, at no cost, parent-child early literacy activities in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Somali, Burmese and Russian.

The development of these materials was supported in part by Grant H324M020084 from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, and by funding from Washington Learning Systems and the

W.K. Kellogg Foundation through the Great Start, Great Parents program at Calhoun Intermediate School District in Battle Creek Michigan.

Language and early literacy activities:  Free and Reproducible

Developed by Angela Notari-Syverson, Ph.D, and Judy Challoner, M.S.

Illustrations: Don Syverson

These materials include home and community activities for adults and young children (birth to five) that encourage early language and literacy development.  They are appropriate for children with disabilities as well as children who are developing typically.

Each of the activities includes an activity description, and hints for making the activity fun and developmentally appropriate.  An activity checklist helps parents and caregivers notice their children's skills, and also cues adults to examine and grow their own interactions with children.

The materials are made available by Angela Notari-Syverson and colleagues, and may be copied and distributed as long as they are not sold.

To download materials go to http://www.walearning.com and click on the button that says "Literacy Resources" on the home page.  You will need to create a logon account using your email address and a password.

For questions please contact:

Mary Maddox
Washington Learning Systems

2212 Queen Anne Ave. No.   Ste. 726

Seattle, WA 98109

(206) 310-7401   FAX (206) 283-9243

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