Product Code: EL100

By Julie Ornes, Shirley Patterson, Dana McMillan, Jackie Thomas, & Eva Trumbower

2 volume set $160.00  (Includes Book A:  Critical Components and Book B:  Thematic Units)

Literacy forms its roots in early language exposure. Children become better readers when they grasp the powers of oral language—to entertain, to be understood, and to convey thoughts and ideas—at an early age. Strong oral-language skills in preschool students often translate into impressive literacy skills later on.

The authors of The Emerging Language and Literacy Curriculum (ELLC) have used the well-established link between oral language and literacy to create a comprehensive program for pre-readers, one that lays the groundwork for success in elementary school and beyond. Each of the 22 storybook themes is a distinct, easy-to-teach unit that reflects years of research and practical classroom experience in making language development and learning fun for the child and teacher.

Among the features of ELLC:
• Direct teaching, small-group instruction, and 11 Learning Center activities that encourage children to develop and enhance language abilities and social skills through discussion and application
• An emphasis on letter-sound correspondence and phonological awareness skills—proven to be the building blocks for literacy
• Play-based activities that provide developmentally appropriate learning for all preschoolers

 INTRODUCTION TO UNITS AND SAMPLE UNIT (click to view)

NEW!  Unit theme posters for your classroom.  Download or physical product

STORYBOOK INFORMATION

As a courtesy, storybook packages of the complete set of books (n=56) or Main books only (n=22) are available for purchase.  Custom packages are available as well.  Contact us for pricing 

 NOTE:  Children's books go in and out of print - sometimes without notice.  The links below provide updated information regarding author-approved substitutions for books that have gone out of print.

SUBSTITUTIONS FOR ELLC OUT-OF-PRINT UNIT BOOKS  

Unit 1 Substitution for Hooray for You! (It's Okay to be Different)

Unit 3 - Substitution for The Apple Pie Tree (The Seasons Of Arnold's Apple Tree)

Unit 4 - Substitution for Our Corner Grocery Store (Stanley's Store)

Unit 5 - Substitution for The Runaway Pumpkin (Piggies in the Pumpkin Patch)

Unit 8 - Substitution for Hurray for Hanukkah! (Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah) 

Unit 21 - Substitution for Can I Help?  (In a Garden)

 SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES

Learning Center Signs for Download

FREE ELLC SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES FOR ELLC

NEW!  UNIT 23    KINDERGARTEN   The authors of the ELLC have created a new unit focusing on transition to Kindergarten  The full PDF is available here for free download.

Unit 23 storybooks

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ELLC PAGE:

http://hdfs.missouri.edu/cfpr/ellc.html

INTERESTED IN ELLC TRAINING? CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Get your Children ready to read! The Emerging Language and Literacy Curriculum is the scientifically based solution that will make reading an important—and necessary—part of any young child’s life!