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Literacy Learning Begins at Birth . . . . . . and continues
throughout our lives! Birth to age 5 is a critical period in
building the foundation for later success in reading and writing.
Educators play a vital role in nurturing young children's early
language and literacy knowledge and skills. However, the specific
practices that support literacy development in early childhood are
often different than those used with older children. From some of
the foremost early literacy development experts in the field comes
this practical resource that is a must-have for all educators of
infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Using eight key
practices-Knowing, Showing, Designing, Including, Engaging,
Explaining, Observing, and Responding-as the framework, the authors
discuss how educators can support five important areas of young
children's early literacy development: Language and knowledge Print
concepts Sounds and letters Writing Text comprehension A range of
features highlights information about these areas and practices,
including the latest research findings, recommended resources, tips
for integrating technology into play and learning, and more. With
this book, explore how to create effective, appropriate, and fun
learning opportunities for our littlest literacy learners.
Vocabulary forms a relentless divide between children who succeed
and those who do not. This divide is often between poor children
and their privileged counterparts. Without vocabulary knowledge,
children cannot interpret text meaningfully or respond in ways that
enable them to fully participate in classroom discussions. All
About Words is a practical guide designed to help early childhood
teachers take advantage of the unique opportunity provided by the
Common Core State Standards. It offers strategies for planning and
presenting vocabulary instruction and for monitoring children's
word learning progress, along with helpful appendices that provide
specific guidance on which words to teach. Each chapter includes
ideas to support home-school connections, recognising the important
role parents play in children's vocabulary development. Throughout,
the authors encourage readers to examine day-to-day classroom
issues, making it an ideal resource for professional development.
Vocabulary forms a relentless divide between children who succeed
and those who do not. This divide is often between poor children
and their privileged counterparts. Without vocabulary knowledge,
children cannot interpret text meaningfully or respond in ways that
enable them to fully participate in classroom discussions. All
About Words is a practical guide designed to help early childhood
teachers take advantage of the unique opportunity provided by the
Common Core State Standards. It offers strategies for planning and
presenting vocabulary instruction and for monitoring children's
word learning progress, along with helpful appendices that provide
specific guidance on which words to teach. Each chapter includes
ideas to support home-school connections, recognising the important
role parents play in children's vocabulary development. Throughout,
the authors encourage readers to examine day-to-day classroom
issues, making it an ideal resource for professional development.
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