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Author
Publisher
ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Sharing language through books, songs, fingerplays, puppets and other materials can help children develop a strong foundation for later reading success. The authors show storytime presenters how to bring all the elements together to create a storytime that is information and fun.
Recognizing that informed, caring adults are critical to supporting early literacy development, Storytimes for Everyone! builds on the concepts introduced in the second...
Author
Publisher
American Library Association
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Discusses how to involve parents and caregivers in early childhood development related to school readiness. Tip cards contain developmental tips concerning physical, social and emotional development, approaches to learning, language and literacy, cognition and general knowledge, mathematical and scientific thinking and the arts, with suggestions for age-appropriateness for babies, toddlers and preschoolers for each activity described by the card.
Author
Publisher
Parenting Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"We have always known that reading aloud is an important way to bond with your baby and develop language skills. Now neuroscience research is showing us the long-term benefit that reading aloud has for children-all the way into adulthood. Author Rekha S. Rajan was part of current research that shows individuals who were read to more frequently as children had a measurably healthier brain in old age. This innovative and accessible book incorporates...
7) What to read when: the books and stories to read with your child and all the best times to read them
Author
Publisher
Avery
Pub. Date
©2009
Language
English
Description
Award-winning educator Allyn offers parents and caregivers essential advice on choosing appropriate titles for their children--taking into account a child's age, attention ability, gender, and interests--along with techniques for reading aloud effectively.
Series
Publisher
Bantam Dell
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
"Designed for parents to enjoy with children, filled with opportunities for reading aloud and fostering curiosity, this ... read-aloud anthology offers preschoolers the fundamentals they need to prepare for a happy, productive time in school and for the rest of their lives ... In addition to valuable advice to parents, including what it means for a child to be ready for kindergarten, special sidebars throughout the book help parents make reading aloud...
Author
Publisher
Touchstone Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
A program for parents and professionals on how to raise kids who love to read, featuring interviews with childhood development experts, advice from librarians, tips from authors and children's book publishers, and reading recommendations for kids from birth up to age five. Experts say that reading to your child is just as important a determining factor of IQ as taking vitamins or eating a healthy diet. But reading is about more than just a score on...
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions, An imprint of the American Library Association
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"For children, reading level and experience level are not always the same. Eager readers are often interested in ideas and topics that seem advanced, but situations and subjects that sixth graders can handle with aplomb may be emotionally confusing for a younger child. Early and eager readers deserve stories they can get into, information that's challenging and up-to-date, and ideas that are new and stimulating, all while remaining age appropriate....
13) Read, rhyme, and romp: early literacy skills and activities for librarians, teachers, and parents
Author
Publisher
Libraries Unlimited
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Read, Rhyme, and Romp: Early Literacy Skills and Activities for Librarians, Teachers, and Parents explores the six basic pre-literacy skills that experts agree are necessary for a young child to be ready to learn to read. Special sections within each chapter are dedicated to the specific needs of preschool teachers, parents, and librarians, making the content relevant to different settings. Recommended book lists, personal anecdotes, and literacy-rich...
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