Saroj Ghoting, Early Childhood Literacy Consultant

Early Literacy Observation Checklists

The following items have been used as

  • a "self-check" for the storytime presenter
  • a peer observation form to help improve storytimes
  • a part of performance evaluations

Early Talker (newborn to 2 years)

Talkers (2 and 3 years)

Prereaders (4 and 5 years)

The list under each Early Literacy Skill provides examples of possible activities that support the skill. Presenters are not required to do every activity for the skill. The presenter is also NOT limited to the activities listed.

Based on work of Elaine Czarnecki and Gilda Martinez, Johns Hopkins University, Center for Reading Excellence.

Saroj Ghoting • Riner, VA • sghoting@surfbest.net