Family Theme Backpack

Create literacy themed backpacks for kindergarten, first grade, or second grade including the following: 1.Identify the theme and its alignment to content standards and early learning standards; 2.Environmental print activity that is bias-free, culturally relevant; 3.Appropriate materials for the environmental print activity; 4.Resources for phonics and phonemic awareness activity, including technology resources; 5.Information sheet that gives the family directions on how to use the backpack; 6.Explanation of how and why the literacy backpack will benefit their child; and 7.Parent communication log that provides a way of assessing learning at home and a way for the family to provide feedback. In a 15-20-slide PowerPoint presentation, present both backpacks with images of their content. In addition, create a title slide, reference slides, and slide notes with detailed explanations and descriptions.