Reading and Writing in Preschool: Teaching the Essentials

Reading and Writing in Preschool: Teaching the Essentials
ISBN-10
1462523498
ISBN-13
9781462523498
Category
Education
Pages
164
Language
English
Published
2015-12-08
Publisher
Guilford Publications
Authors
Dorothy S. Strickland, Renée M. Casbergue

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.

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