When I working in the Literacy Center I am learning:

·        To develop interest in a wide variety of books, magazines and other printed materials

·        To predict events told in stories

·        To understand that stories have a pattern: a beginning, a middle and end

·        To write and create their own stories

·        How to make choices

·        To become familiar with different literacy genres: poems, rhymes, biographies, folk and fairy tales

·        To increase vocabulary

·        To apply previous knowledge to new situations told in stories

·        To appreciate and understand the work of authors, illustrators and storytellers

·        To be exposed to books from diverse cultures

·        To learn how to deal with difficult situations

·        To try out and learn about different roles

·        To acquire knowledge of science, math, history, health and safety, and famous people

·        That stories can be told in many ways: flannel board, puppet shows, tapes, books, magazines, etc.

·        To learn the importance of print as a means of communication