Systematic and Engaging Early Literacy
SEEL is an acronym for Systematic Engaging Early Literacy instruction. SEEL is different from other early literacy approaches because it is not a program. SEEL is based on five research-based principles that have been proven to be effective with young emergent readers.
Therefore, teachers are encouraged to learn and incorporate the SEEL principles into their own teaching styles and unique classroom circumstances.
What Is SEEL?
| Systematic | Literacy skills are explicitly taught engagingly and systematically. |
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| Engaging | Playfulness and meaningfulness are delivered through theme or interest based activities. |
| Early | Success in first literacy learning experiences establishes the child’s confidence from the earliest moments. |
| Literacy | SEEL enables children to become literate in the authentic contexts of the early childhood classroom. |
Project SEEL in the News
An ABC Channel 4 news story on Project SEEL’s 100% success in an Edgemont Elementary Kindergarten class was recently reported on their news program. Watch or read the story.