Read, rhyme, and romp : early literacy skills and activities for librarians, teachers, and parents /

McNeil, Heather,

Read, rhyme, and romp : early literacy skills and activities for librarians, teachers, and parents / Heather McNeil. - x, 226 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

I found just what I wanted! : begin with books -- Wow! words! : learning language -- Print has purpose -- Boobooshots and other stories of stories -- Sing a song, rhyme a rhyme -- B is buh and other alphabet discoveries -- It's story time! -- What's so important about reading aloud: what the research tells us -- Read more, learn more: print resources, websites, and early literacy programs -- A parent, two teachers, and a librarian: thoughts about early literacy.

"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 activities combine to create an effective and accessible plan for implementing an early literacy program"--Page 4 of cover.

9781598849561 1598849565

2012014171


Children's libraries--Activity programs--United States.
Libraries and preschool children--United States.
Reading--Parent participation--United States.
Children--Books and reading--United States.
Reading (Early childhood)--United States.
Reading promotion--United States.
Children's literature--Bibliography.
Best books--United States.

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