Beyond bedtime stories : a parent's guide to promoting reading, writing, and other literacy skills from birth to 5 / V. Susan Bennett-Armistead, Nell K. Duke, Annie M. Moses.
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TextPublication details: New York : Scholastic, c2007.Description: 208 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: - 0439892317
- 9780439892315
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 372.41 B471 | Available | 33111006219303 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
While most parents understand the importance of promoting literacy in their young children, they often aren't sure how to do it. This book provides guidance. Taking a "literacy-throughout-the-day" approach, the authors organize the book around spaces in the home--the kitchen, bedroom, living room, and so forth--and suggest fun, stimulating activities for building children's reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in those spaces. They also offer suggestions for building literacy away from the home, for example, at the grocery store, in the car, and on vacation. They end with a chapter entitled "Advocating for Literacy in Your Child's Educational Setting" that helps you build strong relationships with young children's teachers and caregivers. Filled with practical tips, checklists, photos, suggestions for children's books, developmental milestones to watch for, and great ideas to try today, Beyond Bedtime Stories is essential reading.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-205) and index.
Literacy and the young child -- Literacy throughout the day -- Literacy throughout the home -- In the kitchen -- In the living room -- In the bedroom -- Literacy in unexpected places -- Literacy beyond the home -- Advocating for literacy in your child's educational setting -- Children's books cited.
Shows parents how to encourage literacy in their preschool children and why it is important, providing ideas for activities that promote reading, writing, and communication within the home and throughout the day.