Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-260) and index.
Contents:
Early literacy research--explained -- Incorporating key early literacy concepts -- Dialogic reading : how we read with children makes a difference -- Making storytime meaningful to all learners -- Early literacy and speakers of languages other than English -- Planning your literacy enhanced storytimes -- Sample storytimes for early talkers (newborns to 24 months) -- Sample storytimes for talkers (two- and three-year-olds) -- Sample storytimes for pre-readers and early readers (four- and five-year-olds) -- Build your own early literacy storytimes -- Assessing your storytime -- Promoting early literacy activities in and out of the library.
Summary:
Provides practical strategies for developing children's early literacy skills, and contains information on phonological awareness, vocabulary, narrative skills, and more.
Indexed by:
Reference and Research Book News, February 2006 School Library Journal, May 2006 Teacher Librarian, February 2007
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.