Literacy Landscapes: Bringing the Science of Reading Outside to Play

**ECP Credit Available** Identify research-aligned outdoor strategies that support early literacy development across foundational skills (letter knowledge, phonological awareness, early decoding) as well as oral language, vocabulary, and knowledge building.Analyze outdoor learning environments to recognize opportunities for playful, purposeful literacy instruction that integrates movement, exploration, and meaningful talk.Design a personalized outdoor literacy plan using their own school maps or nearby community spaces to support sustained early reading development.