Constructing Strong Foundations of Early Literacy

This text is a comprehensive guide to foundational literacy knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes for early childhood educators. It offers instructional strategies, insights, and scenarios for developing critical literacy skills in preschool and kindergarten children, with differentiation for children with language and learning challenges. It is an essential resource for students, educators, and early childhood professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 302 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive text delves into the essential foundational literacy knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes required to support young readers and writers in early childhood. Focusing on the critical question of why some children struggle to learn to read while others excel, it guides readers through developmentally appropriate goal-setting based on the critical literacy skills essential for preschool and kindergarten children. Written in an authoritative yet accessible style, the chapters offer instructional strategies, insights, and scenarios from educators, self-reflection, and a range of implementation methods. Additionally, they include differentiation for children with language and learning challenges, as well as dual language learners, exploring strategies for valuing the home language while building critical literacy skills in the classroom.

Serving as a vital resource for students enrolled in early childhood, literacy, and special education courses, as well as educators working in early childhood public education, non-profit preschool settings like Head Start, home and daycare settings, and private and corporate care and education centers, this text equips educators with the critical skills needed to guide all emerging readers toward achieving an independent reading level.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367247133