Emerging Language and Literacy Curriculum
Why Choose ELLC
The Emerging Language & Literacy Curriculum was developed to help preschool children build the language, literacy, and developmental skills needed for kindergarten success. Originally designed to support children with language disabilities, the curriculum has demonstrated success with diverse learners, including typically developing children and English Language Learners.
This curriculum benefits educators by focusing on literacy and language rich curriculum, using developmentally appropriate teaching practices, integrating assessment and progress monitoring, offering family engagement opportunities, and flexible implementation across preschool settings.
What Makes ELLC Different
Comprehensive Child Development
ELLC supports all developmental domains through theme-based units, children’s literature, multi-sensory activities, scaffold instruction, family involvement, and activity- and play-based learning.
Integrated Curriculum Components
The curriculum includes shared storybook reading, circle time, learning centers, and small phonological awareness groups. These experiences are embedded throughout the preschool day to promote meaningful learning and skill development.
Research & Results
4.1 to 6.9
Literacy environments ECERS-E scores improved from 4.1 to 6.9
2.8 to 6.4
Science and Environment ECERS-E scores improved from 2.8 to 6.4
26th to 55th
Phonological Awareness (TOPEL) increased by 29 percentage points to reach 102
What Educators Are Saying About ELLC
I'm absolutely sold on what we are seeing, not only with children's outcomes but with increased parent involvement."
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Whether you are implementing ELLC in a classroom, program, or district, training and resources are available to support successful implementation. To join the ELLC newsletter, click the Email Dr. Thornburg button below and request to be added to the mailing list. To learn more about curriculum materials and resources, click the Order ELLC Materials button below.