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ISBN 13: 978-1-934338-75-9
MH # 95
Preschool and kindergarten educators know that strong oral language skills must be in place before children can learn to read. In Before They Read: Teaching Language and Literacy Development through Conversations, Interactive Read-alouds, and Listening Games, Cathy Puett Miller helps educators teach those early literacy skills with engaging games and activities that are based on her three big ideas for early literacy development: great conversations, good listening skills, and interactive read-alouds.
Developed from Miller's successful work with families and early childhood educators around the country, Before They Read makes it easy to help every child move through the stages of literacy development at their own pace. Early childhood educators learn how to:
- Take advantage of the learn-through-play style of the preschool and kindergarten child.
- Play simple and effective games and activities that build core early literacy skills.
- Engage a child in the experience of reading a picture book to target essential concepts.
An essential guide for childcare professionals and preschool and kindergarten teachers, Before They Read supports educators from the first word games throughout the journey to reading from playing with sounds through advanced phonemic awareness skills.
Find out more about Cathy's companion guide for parents, Anytime Reading Readiness, and the Home/School Literacy Partnership Set.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Reading Readiness Checklist
Sample Activity
Teacher Study Guide
Raves
“This book is chock full of great suggestions for helping children learn how to read. It includes all you need to put together a wonderful research-based program—a must-read.”
—Susan B. Neuman, former U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education
“Calling all preschool and kindergarten teachers: Before They Read will make you a better teacher and will raise student assessment scores! The age-specific charts make it easier to track reading readiness from all different learning abilities. It’s as easy as 1-2-3. Reading becomes a snap!”
—Stacey Kannenberg, “Get Ready To Learn Mom” and award-winning author/publisher of Let’s Get Ready Series from Cedar Valley Publishing
“This easy-to-read text has many practical ideas that you can use in your preschool and kindergarten instruction. The lists of good children’s literature will be invaluable.”
—Dr. Maryann Manning, professor at the University of Alabama, past IRA board member, and recipient of IRA’s 2005 Special Service Award
“A must-have for the classroom!”
—Carmen Agra Deedy, award-winning children’s author and storyteller
“In her new book, Before They Read, Cathy Puett Miller urges practical changes in curriculum for the early childhood classroom that encourage a refocusing on developmental stages of literacy….Ms. Miller’s hope for children and adults alike is that our earliest learners will thrive in child-friendly environments with developmentally appropriate curriculum that encourage curiosity, creativity, and exploration. This will naturally lead to lifelong learners who are intelligent and inquiring as they build their knowledge base one lesson at a time.”
—Liz Blek, President, National Kindergarten Alliance
This product was added to our catalog on 10/26/09.