Rationale 

A Match Made in Jamaica, is an Environmental Print book filled with activities and lessons geared towards helping the average Jamaican child, aged 2-7, to have fun while learning and developing his/her emergent literacy skills.

                   Rationale

After several visitations to the different book stores in Jamaica, we noticed that there were no Environmental Print books, inclusive of both standard English and Patois. As a result, we decided to create this book.

          Rationale 

 The use of Patois increases children's confidence, motivation and enthusiasm for learning, as this is the first language for many Jamaican children. (Henry, 2000). 

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Also, In order to facilitate the diverse population of Jamaican children while embracing our culture, we have incorporated both Patois and Standard English. 

          Disclaimer 

           Disclaimer

The spelling and pronunciation of some words may differ, based on geographical location.

            Introduction

What is environmental print? It is the symbols/ prints all around. Environmental print is on signs, billboards, packages, junk mail, and everywhere.

                Introduction

According to the Institute of Educational Sciences, young children easily recognize and remember environmental prints in their surroundings. 

          Instructions

                  Instructions

Say the letters aloud and make the correct letter sound.  Read the sentences and write your own in the spaces provided where necessary. (Patois and Standard English)

                    Instructions

Some content of this book may require the assistance of an adult. Therefore, If needed, click the 'Play audio' option or read the instructions provided.

Hello! My name is Sam. What is your name?

 Reply to Sam by writing your name in the space provided  

                                 's Book of

Environmental Print             

   Letters of the Alphabet 

  Let Us Begin!!!

 Letters of the Alphabet

Aa 

My teacher uses an Apple laptop. 

Mi teacha use a Apple laptap

 Letters of the Alphabet

Bb

I dont like Burger King. 

Mi nuh like Burga King. 

 Letters of the Alphabet

Cc

I love to drink chubby on my lunch break. 

Mi luv drink chubby pan mi lunch break. 

 Letters of the Alphabet

Dd

My father plays Dominoes with his friends on Fridays.

Mi fada play daminoe wid him friend dem pan Frideh. 

 Letters of the Alphabet

Ee

I see the exit sign on the door.

Mi si di exit sign pan di door. 

 Letters of the Alphabet

Ff 

Frosted flakes is the best cornflakes.

Frostid flakes a di best cawnflakes. 

 Letters of the Alphabet

Gg

Mr. Brown always tell us that we can use Google to research things that we don't know. 

Mr. Brown always tell wi seh wi can use Google fi search fi tings weh wi nuh know.

 Letters of the Alphabet

Hh

My grandmother loves shopping at HiLo.

Mi granmada luv shop a HiLo. 

 Letters of the Alphabet

Ii

Write your own sentences in the space provided. 

 Letters of the Alphabet

Jj

The only person in my family that likes Juici Patties is my grandfather.

Di only person ina mi family weh like Juici Patty a mi grandfada. 

 Letters of the Alphabet

Kk 

KFC is my favorite fast food. 

KFC a mi favarit faas food. 

 Letters of the Alphabet

Ll

Write your own sentences in the 

space provided. 

 Letters of the Alphabet

Mm

Write your own sentences in the space provided.

 Letters of the Alphabet

Nn

Write your own sentences in the space provided.