Self Paced
Once

Foundations of Literacy: Concept of Word

This self-paced course helps preschool teachers build children’s understanding of print through key concepts like letters, words, word boundaries, and word length. 

ENglish

2 hours

October 19, 2026

This course is part of the Foundations of Literacy in VPK Bundle.
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Course Details

0.2 CEUs
Teachers, Directors, Owners
Online - Self Paced
Preschool

Course Developers

ELCHC Program Initiative & Education Facilitators

About this Course

Help young learners discover that print has meaning! This self-paced course gives preschool educators practical strategies to build print awareness by exploring letters, words, word boundaries, and word length. Discover fun, developmentally appropriate ways to bring print to life during story time, daily routines, and play-based learning. Turn everyday moments into meaningful literacy experiences that lay the groundwork for future reading success!

Earn your Certificate

Complete pre assessment at the beginning of the course. 
Complete all lessons in the course in order, certain elements are locked until completed.

Complete and submit a self-reflection assessment after each lesson. 

Pass the post assessment with 80% or higher within 2 attempts. 

Complete the post learning event survey after the course is completed

Contact the Education Team if you experience technical issues.

What you will learn by the end of the course

Identify and explain how environmental print, symbols, and word boundaries contribute to preschoolers' understanding of the concept of word.

Implement developmentally appropriate strategies that guide children in recognizing and connecting environmental symbols with printed words during everyday classroom routines.

Self-Paced Bundle Expectations

Expectations

  • Progress courses at your own pace
  • Download and complete on your phone or tablet
  • Pass all course assessments & surveys
  • CEU Certificate

Achievement Bonus

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Purchase bundle and complete all courses by 5:00PM Friday 5/29 to be eligible for $300*
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* Only for Hillsborough County early educators and while funds are available. 
*Participants who received a stipend for FAST-Track: Coaching for VPK Mastery are not eligible to receive the bonus.
*Bundle must be purchased to be eligible