Labeling

Labeling classroom and personal objects builds early literacy and ownership.

Objectives

Materials

Instructions

1. Show students how to write or dictate a word.

2. Let them label items like 'car', 'box', or their names.

3. Post labels around the room.

Educator tip

Encourage invented spelling to support emergent writing.

Assessment

Monitor recognition of letters and use of environmental print.

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