A great tool that helps to encourage early learning in young children is the digital camera. Digital cameras provide children with the opportunity to capture their world as an image/picture. They provide the ability to document their creative work, the activities of their peers, and objects around them. They are a manipulative tool that engages and displays the power of a thousand words.

The Assignment:

Develop a list of 3 activities for digital camera use that support language and literacy with preschool children and assist in creating a print rich environment. The activities can focus on the child using the digital camera independently or with assistance from the teacher. A classmate might take the photo or maybe parents will be involved:) Each strategy will be documented in the following format:

Scenario One:

Digital Camera Strategy That Supports Early Language and Literacy: (here is where you introduce your strategy: a minimum of 5 sentences)

Description of how the activity supports language and literacy: (minimum of 3 sentences)

1. a detailed description digital camera activity (10 points for each)
2. a detailed description of how the activity supports language and literacy (10 points for each)
3. a NCFELD goal from the domain: Language Development and Communication is included (10 points for each)