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1. What are some factors or things to consideration with young children who do not respond positively to storybook reading experiences? Why might some young children have very little or no interest in storybook reading? How might we support and encourage young children who may have very limited experiences with storybook reading to participate in these experiences? What are some strategies that may be effective? 2. What are some strategies we can use in the classroom to support very young children with mark-making experiences? What are some considerations for children with limited language skills and/or dual language learners? 3. How do milestones in pretend play contribute to children's literacy acquisition and later writing skills? What are some things that a teacher might provide or do in order to support all young children in the classroom with skill acquisition and development? What are some take-aways from the readings or video clips that stood out to you? How might you use this information in your current or future practice with young children? Please explain. 4. How can we support very young children and their families in providing opportunities for the development of pre-writing skills? Provide specific examples. 5. What are some developmentally appropriate strategies and/or activities that encourage children's interest in writing as well as the development of writing skills? What might this look like in an early childhood program or classroom? 6. Explain the importance of art and sensory activities relative to the development of writing skills in young children. What are some ways that can we share this information and stress the importance of developmentally appropriate activities with families?