Description
Book SynopsisThe Littlest Learners connects the most recent research on emergent literacy, the skills necessary to become a reader and concrete activities that parents and caregivers can do to maximize their child's reading readiness. The book is divided into 5 activities:1) talking with young children2) reading with young children3) playing with young children 4) exploring the world with young children5) technology tips for young childrenAll while keeping the development of emergent literacy skills in mind. Parent, teachers, librarians and caregivers of young children, ages 0 to 5 will find something useful for engaging with their child. The book contains detailed lists of board books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, play activities, field trips, web-links and much more!
Trade ReviewDawn Roginski, a parent, early childhood educator, and children’s librarian, brings all her rich experiences to help parents and caregivers support early literacy development in their children ages newborn to age five through talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing together. In addition to specific book and song lists, Dawn offers specific examples so you can picture yourself doing the activities with your children in ways that best support language development. Good combination of child development and early learning research with real life situations. -- Saroj Ghoting, Early Childhood Literacy Consultant and national trainer on early literacy; author, "Supercharged Storytimes: An Early Literacy Planning and Assessment Guide"
Table of ContentsDedication Preface Introduction: Brain Building Chapter 1: Talk Early and Sing Often Chapter 2: Bring on the Books – Reading and Writing Chapter 3: Just Play Chapter 4: A Literate Looking Environment Chapter 5: For Tech Savvy Adults Appendix A: Rhymes and Lap Jogs for Babies Appendix B: Baby and Toddler Discography Appendix C: 100 Picture Books to Know Before Kindergarten Appendix D: Additional Information For Tech Savvy Parents About the Author
