Before They Read: Teaching Language and Literacy Development through Conversations, Interactive Read-alouds, and Listening Games - Softcover

Miller, Kathy Puett

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1934338753 ISBN 13: 9781934338759

Publisher: Maupin House Pub, 2013

Synopsis

Preschool and kindergarten educators know that strong oral language skills must be in place before children can learn to read. In Before They Read: Teaching Language and Literacy Development through Conversations, Interactive Read-alouds, and Listening Games, Cathy Puett Miller helps educators teach those early literacy skills with engaging games and activities that are based on her three big ideas for early literacy development: great conversations, good listening skills, and interactive read-alouds. Developed from Miller's successful work with families and early childhood educators around the country, Before They Read makes it easy to help every child move through the stages of literacy development at their own pace. Early childhood educators learn how to: Take advantage of the learn-through-play style of the preschool and kindergarten child; Play simple and effective games and activities that build core early literacy skills; and Engage a child in the experience of reading a picture book to target essential concepts. An essential guide for childcare professionals and preschool and kindergarten teachers, Before They Read supports educators from the first word games throughout the journey to reading from playing with sounds through advanced phonemic awareness skills.

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Review

"A must-have for the classroom!" -- Carmen Agra Deedy, award-winning children's author and storyteller "www.maupinhouse.com"

"This easy-to-read text has many practical ideas that you can use in your preschool and kindergarten instruction. The lists of good children's literature will be invaluable." -- Dr. Maryann Manning, professor at the University of Alabama, past IRA "www.maupinhouse.com"

About the Author

Cathy Puett Miller is "The Literacy Ambassador(R)." She is an independent children's literacy consultant, serving a variety of organizations and promoting parental involvement along with children's literacy development. Cathy presents at conferences nationwide and has written articles for Education World, Babyzone.com, The Reading Tub, PTA websites, and numerous parenting publications. She is a member of various reading and advisory councils, including the Georgia, Alabama, and International Reading Associations. Cathy lives in Huntsville, Alabama.

Edition details

• Publisher: Maupin House Pub
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1934338753
• ISBN 13: 9781934338759
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 102