Storytimes for Everyone!: Developing Young Children's Language and Literacy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780838911693)

"Recognizing that informed, caring adults are critical to supporting early literacy development, this important resource builds on the concepts introduced in the second edition of the ALSC/PLA Every Child Ready to Read(R) initiative. Offering practical suggestions for incorporating early literacy information and strategies into the storytime setting, early literacy authorities Ghoting and Martin-D az ◗◗ Explain how young children develop knowledge critical for reading comprehension ◗◗ Discuss five vital storytime practices (singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing) which adults can be taught to use at home ◗◗ Present dozens of storytimes for babies/toddlers, twos, and preschoolers, that engage adults while keeping their children in focus ◗◗ Address how young bilingual children acquire language, and other current research Featuring a variety of songs, projects, and activities, this book can be used at the library, at home, or anywhere else storytimes take place."

Author: Saroj Nadkarni Ghoting, Pamela Martin-Diaz
ISBN-10: 0838911692
ISBN-13: 9780838911693
Publisher: ALA Editions
Language: English
Published: 07/22/2013
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.70d