Eagle Creek Academy
Preschool & Young Fives Language Arts

Listen as one child reads a popular story, another child reads a story she wrote, and the class dramatizes Three Billy Goats Gruff.

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Letter Recognition
Children match uppercase and lowercase letters so they can unlock the locks.

Letter Sounds
Children match the beginning sounds of various objects with letter cards.

From Sounds to Words
Children identify the first and last sounds of a word then blend them to say the word. 

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Enjoying Books
Children enjoy making predictions and connecting new ideas to their experiences.

High-Frequency Words
Children use flashcards to practice high-frequency words, also known as sight words.

Story Time 
Children love when their parents come in to read! 

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Using Writing Tools
Tracing, copying and writing from memory help children with holding the pencil and positioning the paper. 

Letter Formation
The movable alphabet encourages children to create new words.

First Writing
​Children demonstrate that lines and curves convey meaning. 

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Sharing Experiences
​Children practice communicating by explaining things they know.

A Safe Environment
Children to build a sense of trust so they feel empowered to ask questions and hold discussions.

Respecting Self and Others
As the children play, we practice polite, respectful ways to communicate with each other.

It's fun to practice small-muscle control and hand-eye coordination! 

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