Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Language Development and Communication (LDC)
Subdomain: Foundations for Reading
Goal: Children comprehend and use information presented in books and other print media.
Skill Progression: Comprehend and use information presented in books and other print media
Age: 33-36 Months
Click here to go to all skills for ages 33-36 Months.Recognizes some environmental text
Situations for Observation of Skill
Observe the child in a community setting or interview parent.
Elicitation Strategy
No elicitation needed.
Behavior Observed
The child recognizes familiar signs in the community (e.g., the grocery, fast food, stop sign, etc.)
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
When out in the community parents should point out environmental text and symbols. For example, exit signs, stop signs, names of familiar stores and restroom labels are all seen frequently, so children can begin to recognize and “read” them.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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