So much more than the ABCs : the early phases of reading and writing

Schickedanz, Judith A. 1944- (Author). Collins, Molly F. (Added Author). Schickedanz, Judith A. 1944- More than ABCs. (Added Author). National Association for the Education of Young Children (Added Author).

Summary: This book discusses the experiences in early years that foster the skills and motivation in children that are the foundation for learning to read and write. It outlines strategies that early childhood professionals can use to help children acquire these foundations and describes the features of emergent literacy and language. It also covers how to design the physical environment to support language and literacy learning. Information provided is useful to early childhood professionals and families.

Record details

ISBN: 9781928896883 (pbk.)
ISBN: 192889688X (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
x, 214 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Publisher: Washington, DC : National Association for the Education of Young Children, c2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Previously published as: More than ABCs : the early stages of reading and writing / Judith A. Schickedanz. Washington, DC : National Association for the Education of Young Children, c1986.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-205) and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:	What's involved in learning to read? -- The beginning: reading with babies and toddlers -- Reading storybooks with preschoolers -- Sharing informational books with preschoolers -- Young children and literacy skills development -- What's involved in writing? -- Babies and toddlers leave their mark -- Writing during the preschool years.