Description
Book SynopsisA valuable resource for professionals working with pre-school children, or with older children lacking basic literacy skills, this book provides practical photocopiable activities to develop the early skills required for success with literacy. Includes: rhyming activities; alphabet activities; phonological awareness; writing and handwriting; and reading. Each section is structured so that children can build up their knowledge and skills. Developed within the classroom, these ideas and activities can be used with a range of children in whole class, group and individual situations both at home and in pre-school settings. Designed to help children showing early signs of dyslexia or a specific learning difficulty, these activities will also benefit older children who lack a foundation of early literacy skills. This updated edition reflects changes in legislation, and includes refreshed word lists and new subject areas, such as visual perception, fine and gross motor skills. It is invalu
Trade Review
"This updated edition reflects changes in legislation, and includes refreshed word lists and new subject areas, such as visual perception, fine and gross motor skills. Highly recommended as a resource for teachers, learning support assistants, nursery workers, parents and carers." - Early Years Educator (EYE)
Table of ContentsContents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Key facts
How to use this manual
How to use the activities
Setting up teaching situations in school
Tips for working with children at home
Section 1: Basic skills
Section 2: Rhyming
Section 3: Learning the alphabet
Section 4: Phonological awareness
Section 5: Reading
Section 6: Writing and handwriting
Conclusion
Resources and suppliers
Useful organisations
Recommended Books for Young Children
References and Further Reading
