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The philosophies and approaches to reading instruction are varied. Early childhood educators must not only be able to explain the various approaches to reading instruction, but also provide support to families based on those approaches.

For this assignment, create a 750-1,000 word digital brochure for families of children in a birth to Pre-K childcare center. The brochure will need to be divided into six sections/parts. The ideal format would be a tri-fold brochure.

Include the following in the brochure:

Section 1: Title page with an inviting title

Section 2: Explanation of emergent literacy and its importance for reading development.

Section 3: Explanation of whole language approach to reading instructions, including:

• Major characteristics of the whole language approach and the theories/theorists that support the whole language approach.
• Two whole language activities families and caregivers can do at-home. Explain how the activities meet diverse learner needs.

Section 4: Explanation of phonics approach to reading instructions, including:

• Major characteristics of the phonics approach and the theories/theorists that support the phonics approach.
• Two phonics activities families and caregivers can do at-home. Explain how the activities meet diverse learner needs.

Section 5: Explanation of integrated approach to reading instructions, including:

• Major characteristics of the integrated approach and the theories/theorists that support the integrated approach.
• Two integrated activities families and caregivers can do at-home. Explain how the activities meet diverse learner needs.

Section 6: References

Brochure should include graphics that are relevant to the content, visually appealing, and use space appropriately.

Support your brochure with 3-5 scholarly resources.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric.

Readings-

http://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2015/helping-young-children-learn-language-and-literacy_birth-through-kindergarten_ebook_4e.php

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=95125083&site=ehost-live&scope=site

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=117719687&site=ehost-live&scope=site

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqImgAd3vyg