The Early Literacy and Learning Model/Plus (ELLM/Plus) is a research-based, comprehensive curriculum for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old preschool children that has been proven to be effective improving children’s early reading achievement in an experimental study. The literacy-focused curriculum builds children’s cognitive development through literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, motor experiences, and physical health. Children’s acquisition of important cognitive and social/emotional development is facilitated through interactions with supportive teachers and other adults who encourage children’s curiosity, persistence, and creativity by planning and implementing engaging activities and providing support during learning experiences. ELLM/Plus is designed to expand children’s vocabularies and refine their understanding and comprehension of words they know and use. This curriculum was created to improve reading among children, particularly those children who come to school under prepared.
The Objectives of ELLM/Plus are to:
- Increase achievement of 3, 4, and 5-year-old children, with special attention to at-risk children.
- Translate research findings into usable information
- For educators and others involved in the care and instruction of young children.
- Provide regular and ongoing literacy training to all participants.
