| Reading and Writing in Preschool: Teaching the Essentials Contributor(s): Casbergue, Renée M. (Author), Strickland, Dorothy S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1462523471 ISBN-13: 9781462523474 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $30.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten) - Language Arts & Disciplines | Literacy - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading & Phonics |
| Dewey: 372.6 |
| LCCN: 2015016849 |
| Series: Best Practices in Action |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (0.70 lbs) 164 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book describes effective, engaging ways to build young children's print concepts and alphabetic knowledge, which are crucial for both reading and writing development. Presenting shared reading, shared writing, and targeted instructional activities, each chapter features helpful classroom vignettes, a section debunking myths about preschool literacy, and Ideas for Discussion, Reflection, and Action. Strategies are provided for creating print-rich classroom and home environments and differentiating instruction for diverse students, including English language learners. The book also discusses how to assess preschoolers' reading and writing progress. Reproducible checklists and parent handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. |