Early Reading and Scientifically-Based Research
Title I Directors' Conference
February 2003
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Building Children’s Background Knowledge and Skills
The more children know about their world, the easier it is for them to read and learn when they get to school. Teachers can help children build knowledge by:
- Providing opportunities to explore and work with materials in a variety of ways in order to develop concepts: e.g., cooking, taking care of plants, dramatic play.
- Sharing informational books. Use books with photos or illustrations that children can easily understand.
