| The ABCs of Literacy: Preparing Our Children for Lifelong Learning Contributor(s): Dollins, Cynthia (Author) |
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ISBN: 1581826524 ISBN-13: 9781581826524 Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2008 Annotation: Research shows that reading aloud each day is the 'single most important activity' that parents can do with their preschoolers and early elementary children. Cynthia Dollins provides parents with in-depth information regarding research on the value of reading aloud, how to select great literature, and how to use this literature as a springboard to build phonemic awareness, phonics skills, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills. 'The ABCs of Literacy' balances theory and practice to help parents engage their young children in literacy development. It includes summaries of 300 or more titles of age-appropriate quality literature for children, providing clear and specific criteria to help parents independently select the best books to read to their children. Also included are ways to utilize art, cooking, writing, and drama to extend the read-aloud experience in order to foster their children's greater understanding of what they read. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading & Phonics - Education | Language Experience Approach - Education | Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten) |
| Dewey: 372.452 |
| LCCN: 2008025425 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.3" W x 8.1" (0.75 lbs) 332 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: THE ABCs OF LITERACY: PREPARING OUR CHILDREN FOR LIFELONG LEARNING provides parents with in-depth information regarding research on the value of reading aloud, how to select great literature, and how to use this literature as a springboard to build phonemic awareness, phonics skills, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills. Parents who are looking to give every possible advantage to their children are shown how to give them a true head start in reading that translates to a head start in school and in life. |
