Select 1 age group from the following: Infant/toddler (birth–age 2) Preschool (ages 3–4 years) Kindergarten–3rd grade (ages 5–8 years) Develop an early childhood unit that focuses on integrating language/literacy concepts and skills into developmentally appropriate activities across the curriculum

Select 1 age group from the following:

• Infant/toddler (birth–age 2)
• Preschool (ages 3–4 years)
• Kindergarten–3rd grade (ages 5–8 years)

Develop an early childhood unit that focuses on integrating language/literacy concepts and skills into developmentally appropriate activities across the curriculum.

Include the following components in your unit:

• Target age/grade level population
• Identify and describe the age/grade level for which this early childhood unit is designed. Provide contextual information related to the major physical, cognitive, social, emotional, language, and aesthetic characteristics of this age group/grade level.
• Unit introduction
• Unit statement and rationale
• Include a unit title that captures the reader’s attention.
• Introduce the core book or author and explain how this unit integrates reading and writing strategies and literary elements that are age/grade-level appropriate.
• State and/or national standards covered in the unit
• Resources toolkit
• Develop an annotated bibliography of 5 books and resources that support your unit. When selecting your resources, be mindful of the diversity of the children, including varied learning and developmental levels.