Supporting literacy development in early childhood

Do you feel play has a place in supporting literacy development in early childhood? Explain why or why not.
Vocabulary is an important part of English language arts instruction. When planning your English language arts unit, how will you ensure you teach vocabulary explicitly to your young learners?

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https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2014/early-childhood-language-arts_6e.php

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https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/5-ways-to-support-students-sensory-processing-disorder/

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/15-strategies-managing-attention-problems