Finding the Time to Implement Literacy Experiences in the Preschool Classroom

Episode Summary

Bringing literacy experiences such as interactive read alouds, shared reading or shared writing and interactive writing doesn't have to add more direct instruction time to your day. In fact, adding more direct instruction time would not be the goal when working with little learners!

So the questions remains: How can we find the time to implement literacy experiences in the preschool classroom?

Simple answer: Infuse, don't add!

Listen in to find out how to do this in your own classroom!

Topics Discussed:

• How, Where, and When to add literacy experiences into the school day

Resources Mentioned:

• Get Your Lit Together Course


• Hunt the Room


• Writing Invitations

Related Episodes or Blog Posts:

• Blogpost: Bringing Literacy into your Fall Unit

Connect with Ashley:

• Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion


• Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group

More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: 

Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!

As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.

Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.