Language Arts in Early Childhood

Catalog description

This course provides current information and practice of language arts and literature experiences for young children. It explores experiences which support and extend children’s ability to use language as a means of communication, medium of creative expression, and tool in the development of logical thought. It also provides a foundation for the child’s early literacy. Students will learn to use poetry, puppetry, flannel board material, storytelling, and children’s literature as tools to support pre-reading and pre-writing skills.