CLASSROOM LISTENING AND SPEAKING: EARLY CHILDHOOD
FOR AGES 2-6
by Lynn Plourde
PRO-ED (product # 9910-337 pages in 3-ring binder)

Classroom Listening and Speaking: Early Childhood is a thematic oral language program for children ages two to six, designed to teach young children listening and speaking skills in a fun, purposeful way. CLAS: Early Childhood is divided into eight learning themes:

Each thematic unit has the same format:

· PLANNING PAGES-reproducible checklist to keep track of activities taught

· VOCABULARY-a checklist with an alphabetical listing of target vocabulary to be taught for each theme

· LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES-a description of 10 language activities for each theme

· PLAY STATIONS-a description of 5 play stations related to each theme

· CHILDREN'S BOOKS & ACTIVITIES-an annotated list of 5-10 children's books related to each target theme along with 2-3 learning activities based on each book

· SPECIAL VISITS & SPECIAL VISITORS-suggestions for field trips or guest speakers related to each target theme

· PARENT LETTER-a reproducible letter for parents describing theme-related activities for them to do at home with their children

· SIGN LANGUAGE-line-drawings and descriptions of sign language vocabulary related to each theme

SAMPLE PAGES (click to view each sample page below):

· Activity # 1-Introducing Farm Animals-p. 89

· Play Stations #1 Pretend Farm & #2 Mini-Farm-p. 123

· Farm Animals Children's Books & Activities-p. 127

· Farm Animals Sign Language-p. 137