Foundations of Early Literacy: a Balanced Approach to Language, Listening and Literacy Skills in the Early Years: 1 - Softcover

Raban, Bridie; Bayley, Ros; Palmer, Sue

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1921613998 ISBN 13: 9781921613999

Publisher: Teaching Solutions, 2017

Synopsis

The aim of Foundations of Early Literacy is to provide advice about the foundations of early literacy that is easily accessible, based on best practice, and - above all - fun. Each chapter therefore consists of both research-based pages and practical pages. The soundest foundations for early literacy are an active, play-based curriculum, an emphasis on oral learning, and plenty of time for music, movement, song and stories. This book was devised to place language, listening and literacy within the wider context of children's overall physical and mental growth - recognising the overlap between all areas of early learning and development. Focus areas are: Learning to listen; Time to talk; Music, movement and memory; Storytime; Learning about print; Tuning into sound; Moving into writing.

About this title

About the Author

Following an extensive career as an early years educator, Ros Bayley became well-known as an early years consultant, trainer and storyteller. Throughout her career she devoted much time to developing children's creativity and imagination through story, puppetry, music, dance and dramatic play, and shared her strategies both nationally and internationally. She also had a passionate interest in the development of early literacy. Ros’s tragically early death in 2012 deprived us all of a great teacher and advocate of young children’s right to play.

Edition details

• Publisher: Teaching Solutions
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1921613998
• ISBN 13: 9781921613999
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136