The primary goal of this practicum was to provide opportunities for rich and diverse language activities designed to enhance the kindergarten curriculum. New instructional guidelines were designed that encouraged daily classroom time devoted to language development activities. These activities replaced all formal isolated skill instruction. Alternative forms of assessment were developed that were direct, classroom-oriented, and process-focused. Monthly book swaps were scheduled to increase the amount and encourage the recycling of the available printed material in each classroom. The circulation of current educational research regarding emergent literacy and techniques to encourage and support its growth was arranged to increase teacher awareness and encourage the development of positive attitudes. An analysis of the practicum revealed that all but one of the objectives were achieved. The monthly book swaps did encourage the recycling of printed material but failed to significantly increase the amount. All other objectives were successful and some even surpassed expectations. The kindergarten curriculum was enhanced with rich and diverse language development activities, and both teachers and students demonstrated positive attitudes regarding this enrichment. (Five tables of data are included and 34 references are attached. Appendixes include instructional guidelines, reading checklist, revised checklist, teacher survey, and teacher suggestions for kindergarten programs.) (Author/MG)