reading (early childhood)

Discusses the power of reading aloud, explaining why it is important to read to and with children, and identifying four keys to helping children become lifelong readers; features tips on how to read aloud, with advice on what to read at each age from birth to ten years; and provides an annotated listing of over three hundred recommended books, grouped by theme.

A collection of more than fifty activities designed to help children learn to read.

Introduces children to basic reading skills while encouraging an awareness of written and spoken language.

Examines the home literacy activities that enable children to learn phonics naturally, and looks at classroom reading and writing activities that support the learning of phonics, with ideas and lessons.

Provides teachers, librarians, and parents with tips, techniques, activities, and more than fifty read-aloud plans for picture books that can be used with pre-kindergarten and kindergarten-age children.

Offers guidance to teachers on how to develop literacy programs for students in kindergarten through third grade, focusing on the transitions that occur as children become more competent readers and writers. Includes classroom examples.

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to the early stages of reading. Includes information for parents and caregivers.

Provides teachers, librarians, and parents with tips, techniques, activities, and more than fifty read-aloud plans for picture books that can be used with pre-kindergarten and kindergarten-age children.

A collection of instructions for craft projects that can be read and followed by beginning readers.