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Author White, Hilary, 1960-

Title Developing literacy skills in the early years : a practical guide / Hilary White
Published London ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : PCP/Sage Publications, 2005

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Description 1 online resource (viii, 132 pages)
Contents Cover; Contents; How to Use this Book; Chapter 1 -- The Setting; Chapter 2 -- The Sounds of Language; Chapter 3 -- Matching Sound and Symbol; Chapter 4 -- Becoming a Writer; Chapter 5 -- Becoming a Reader; Chapter 6 -- The Role of the Picture Book; Chapter 7 -- Planning and Recording; References and Further Reading; Useful Addresses; Glossary; Indexd
Summary This book contains tried-and-tested activities to improve listening, verbal reasoning and language skills in young children and shows how to turn theory into fun, practical ideas for the classroom. The author shows how to link activities to the Early Learning Goals and the National Literacy Strategy and the book includes: olesson activities using puppets, nursery rhymes, story boxes and picture books. osuggestions for using role-play. oideas for organizing your play setting to encourage literacy-related play. oassessment guidelines. ophotocopiable materials. It is a valuable resource for those
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 125) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject English language -- Study and teaching (Early childhood)
EDUCATION -- Elementary.
English language -- Study and teaching (Early childhood)
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781847878113
1847878113
1281244619
9781281244611
9781412910248
1412910242