Implicit Perceptions and Explicit Messages

The present study offers implications for teacher-researchers by expanding prior ethnographic literacy research providing knowledge and understanding to educators interested in home-based family literacy activities and functions and the interface between these and school-based literacy expectations from public school educators. While generalizations cannot be made to all Hispanic families based on the data from the research family, a theoretical construct can be built based on data gathered. In understanding the data from this study, educators can contemplate and move away from negative assumptions about what literacies occur in the households of poor, minority families. Educators can then build confident relationships with families if and only when there is real knowledge of and from families themselves.

Implementasi Strategi Kreatif dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Minat Baca Anak Usia Dini Dalam Lingkungan Kekuarga

The purpose of writing this scientific study is to find out: (1) the association of early childhood reading interests with family literacy, (2) motivation that affects early childhood in increasing reading interest, (3) Aspects in the family environment that may affect reading interest in early childhood. This research uses literature review methods in the collection of its data, where there are several steps taken in the preparation of this study. The first step is selecting the topic of discussion, namely identifying and focusing on the topic to be written, then searching for literature sources through various sources, and writing studies. The result of this study is that there is a link between children's reading interest and family literacy and things that families must do in an effort to increase reading interest in early childhood. Several types of motivation both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation play a role in reading interest in early childhood, as well as several aspects in the family environment that affect reading interest in children at an early age.Keywords: interest reading, motivation, family role, childhood.

Designing and Implementing Interactive, Collaborative Family Literacy Events

Shared experiences through school-hosted events, such as family literacy events, can afford opportunities to support and extend academic learning while fostering positive home–school relationships. This article describes the importance of developing primary-grade students’ literacy skills through a talent development lens and explains several ways to nurture students’ literacy skills and recognize potential, gifts, and talents during family literacy events. This article features one of the activities from the family literacy events, Environmental Print Bingo, a modification of I-Spy and Bingo which uses rich and varied environmental print resources. A description of this activity, necessary resources, and implementation tips are provided. Options for differentiating this learning activity to provide more challenge for gifted learners are suggested. Throughout the article, the application of a pedagogy for early childhood gifted education and Sternberg’s triarchic theory of intelligence as a framework are discussed; these approaches informed the design of all family literacy activities. A brief overview of nine additional family literacy event activities is also shared. Welcoming and involving families of English learners is an important consideration in many communities, and therefore, preparation tips and considerations for facilitators that will help maximize the participation of all families are included. Finally, reflections and helpful advice for implementing family literacy events in your school communities are presented, including advice for implementing online family literacy events. Ultimately, this article should help readers conceptualize, plan, and implement family literacy events in their school communities.