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Engage Preschoolers in Talking, Reading, and Writing Their Way to Literacy Learning
What every preschool teacher needs! Filled with practical strategies and useful information on language and
literacy, this book offers:
- Learning center ideas
- Engaging activities
- Practical suggestions that are easy to implement
- Ideas that support the development and learning of every preschooler
- Children’s book recommendations
This excellent resource of engaging learning experiences for preschoolers was developed for you by the editors of Teaching Young Children.
"Learning About Language and Literacy in Preschool is an excellent resource and guide for both experienced preschool teachers and aspiring teachers. Experienced teachers seeking to broaden or spice up their literacy activities will find ideas for new and exciting teacher-created materials and suggestions for extending language and writing experiences. Aspiring teachers will learn how to create a literacy-rich classroom that incorporates language, reading, and writing across the curriculum." — Sally Moomaw, author of More Than Letters
- INTRODUCTION
- LANGUAGE AND LITERACY
- Reading, Writing, and Talking: Strategies for Preschool Classrooms
- Sagacious, Sophisticated, and Sedulous: Introducing 50-Cent Words to Preschoolers
- Supporting Writing in Preschool
- Literacy Learning Center
- A Place for Publishing
- Children’s Book Authors on Reading
- Shared Reading Can Help Preschoolers Build Literacy Skills
- Sharing Time: So Much More Than Show-and-Tell
- Shoebox Stories
- A Trip to the Book Hospital
- Real-Life Reasons to Write
- Writing Poetry With Preschoolers
- Conversations With Preschoolers: Learning to Give and Take
- Get to Know the New Children’s Librarian
- Using Multiple Texts to Guide Children’s Learning
- Resources for Identifying Wonderful Books
- Rap and Young Children: Encouraging Preschoolers’ Emergent Literacy
- Magazines for Preschoolers
- Nontraditional Books to Engage Emergent Readers
- Helping Preschoolers Prepare for Writing: Developing Fine Motor Skills
- Talk Now, Read Later
- Co-Creating Scripts With Young Children to Help Them Feel Better
- Tips for Talking With Children
- Poetry Books for Preschoolers
- Using Read-Alouds to Explore Tender Topics
- Literacy Learning Center Checklist
- CREDITS
- ABOUT THE AUTHORS