As part of the first Emerging Literacy networks in September we will be exploring how taking a developmental approach to emerging literacy enables the ongoing assess-plan-teach cycle. For those in Primary 1, here are a few videos for reflection which may be useful in the run up to the network sessions.
In the following video, Donna MacBeath (Principal Teacher, Newton Park Primary School – Wick) discusses how the curricular transition from Nursery to Primary 1 has informed her planning for literacy, language and communication at the beginning of Primary 1.
In the following video, Donna shares how she uses the Emerging Literacy screening and observation tools at the beginning of Primary 1 to support her planning for literacy, language and communication.