Connecting Literacy at Home to Literacy in the Classroom

Cultural background plays a significant role in the construction of one's identity and, therefore, the way that they learn and communicate. The environment in which one is submerged in at an early age will largely influence their methods and ability in regards to literacy. Since no two people come from the exact same experiences, literacy is different for everyone. It is imperative as an educator that I understand how to get to know each student as a unique individual and discover ways in which I can best support them in their growth and development. Understanding the literacy that a student experiences at home will allow me to help them make connections between school and home so that learning can occur both in and out of the classroom.