
The thinking behind the boxes is that the writing on them is "environmental print". Environmental Print is the print of everyday life: The symbols, signs, numbers, and colors found in McDonald's, Pizza Hut, 7-Up, and on Stop signs, for example. It gives an excellent entry point for young children to begin to learn to read and write. Children have a concrete connection to everyday print. They "read" it within the context of their everyday experiences--their interests and backgrounds. It bridges the gap between the functional print of school and the print outside.
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