Building a foundation for preschool literacy : effective instruction for children's reading and writing development

Vukelich, Carol. (Author). Christie, James F. (Added Author).

Summary: This book begins by presenting the two theoretical perspectives on early reading and writing - emergent literacy and scientifically based reading research (SBRR) and blends them to produce eight basic principles of effective early literacy instruction. The remainder and larger portion of this resource looks at the eight basic principles in action.

Record details

ISBN: 9780872077003 (pbk.)
ISBN: 0872077004 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
x, 108 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Newark, Del. : International Reading Association, c2009.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 93-99) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	How children learn to read and write -- Creating a literacy-rich environment for young children -- Planning the daily schedule -- Reading aloud: sharing books with young children -- Helping parents help their children learn -- New challenges, new opportunities.