Written for child care practitioners in the UK, this volume focuses on fundamentals of language development by children age 0 to 7. After explaining various principles of communication and literacy, the author explains practices that encourage early language development and suggests ways in which school curriculums can be improved. Distributed by Taylor &amp; Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Supporting Language and Literacy Development in the Early Years (Supporting Early Learning)

Education & Teaching

Whitehead, Marian R.

Schools & Teaching

Open Univ Pr

How to Develop Children′s Early Literacy: A Guide for Professional Carers and Educators

`Laurie Makin′s and Marian Whitehead′s book on How to Develop Children′s Literacy stands out from the usual guides on child development and learning. The language is accessible and engaging. The text is empowering rather than condescending in tone and in content. Teacher trainees and people working with children, including parents, who are wanting a good depth of information quickly about children′s early literacy development will find this book provides it′ - Childforum, New Zealand  Are you studying for a vocational qualification in early childhood? Are you a qualified teacher working with under-fives for the first time?  Are you a nursery nurse or teaching assistant? Or are you thinking about doing one of these things?  If so, this book is for you.  The years before a child starts school are crucial in establishing strong foundations for literacy. This book addresses current issues relating to early literacy. The authors offer pragmatic ideas and information on key areas including:   } literacy for babies and toddlers } literacy for preschool, daycare and nursery children } play, bilingualism, special needs and official curriculum frameworks.  How to Develop Children′s Early Literacy is a practical guide designed to support all early literacy educators.

Parenting & Relationships

Makin, Laurie

Parenting

Sage Publications Ltd.

`Laurie Makin′s and Marian Whitehead′s book on How to Develop Children′s Literacy stands out from the usual guides on child development and learning. The language is accessible and engaging. The text is empowering rather than condescending in tone and in content. Teacher trainees and people working with children, including parents, who are wanting a good depth of information quickly about children′s early literacy development will find this book provides it′ - Childforum, New Zealand Are you studying for a vocational qualification in early childhood? Are you a qualified teacher working with under-fives for the first time? Are you a nursery nurse or teaching assistant? Or are you thinking about doing one of these things? If so, this book is for you. The years before a child starts school are crucial in establishing strong foundations for literacy. This book addresses current issues relating to early literacy. The authors offer pragmatic ideas and information on key areas including: } literacy for babies and toddlers } literacy for preschool, daycare and nursery children } play, bilingualism, special needs and official curriculum frameworks. How to Develop Children′s Early Literacy is a practical guide designed to support all early literacy educators.

Language and Literacy in the Early Years

`I found this book to be clearly written and exceptionally well organized. Each chapter is prefaced with a glossary of key terms. 
The book will be invaluable for students, early years professionals and support staff, working to develop spoken language, reading and writing with young children and their families′ - Child Language Teaching and Therapy
`This empowering book should be a "must" for anyone working with nought to eight-year-olds′ - Nursery World
`Marian Whitehead valuably reminds us what the organization and interpretation of curriculum statements is all about. The book forces the reader to attend to the voice of the child against the encroachment of inappropriate curriculum demands′- TACYTC
′This Third Edition of Marian Whitehead′s book Language and Literacy in the Early Years is a welcome update of an already key text for early years educators. This new edition reflects continuing research over the last 20 years in the field of language and literacy development whilst also embracing recent developments and initiatives which have influenced early years education. Marian has broadened the context of early years education beyond the classroom, acknowledging the variety of settings and professionals who are now involved in educating and developing young children from birth onwards. The text relates theory and practice in an easily readable form with particularly helpful sections on key terminology and summaries within each chapter. A most useful, practical text which no early years practitioner should be without′ - Jacqueline Barbera, Director of Undergraduate ITT, Liverpool Hope University College
This Third Edition of Language and Literacy in the Early Years has been updated to reflect current professional interests and the latest developments in the field. The book provides comprehensive coverage of issues in language, literacy and learning, focusing on the age range from birth to eight years. 
The author emphasizes the joy and creativity involved in supporting young children′s development as speakers, writers and readers. While taking account of current initiatives and programmes, the author supports flexible teaching methods in what is a complex teaching and learning process. 
This book is essential reading for primary and early years students and practitioners in the field of language and literacy including nursery nurses, classroom assistants and Foundation Stage teachers.

`I found this book to be clearly written and exceptionally well organized. Each chapter is prefaced with a glossary of key terms. 
The book will be invaluable for students, early years professionals and support staff, working to develop spoken language, reading and writing with young children and their families′ - Child Language Teaching and Therapy
`This empowering book should be a "must" for anyone working with nought to eight-year-olds′ - Nursery World
`Marian Whitehead valuably reminds us what the organization and interpretation of curriculum statements is all about. The book forces the reader to attend to the voice of the child against the encroachment of inappropriate curriculum demands′- TACYTC
′This Third Edition of Marian Whitehead′s book Language and Literacy in the Early Years is a welcome update of an already key text for early years educators. This new edition reflects continuing research over the last 20 years in the field of language and literacy development whilst also embracing recent developments and initiatives which have influenced early years education. Marian has broadened the context of early years education beyond the classroom, acknowledging the variety of settings and professionals who are now involved in educating and developing young children from birth onwards. The text relates theory and practice in an easily readable form with particularly helpful sections on key terminology and summaries within each chapter. A most useful, practical text which no early years practitioner should be without′ - Jacqueline Barbera, Director of Undergraduate ITT, Liverpool Hope University College
This Third Edition of Language and Literacy in the Early Years has been updated to reflect current professional interests and the latest developments in the field. The book provides comprehensive coverage of issues in language, literacy and learning, focusing on the age range from birth to eight years. 
The author emphasizes the joy and creativity involved in supporting young children′s development as speakers, writers and readers. While taking account of current initiatives and programmes, the author supports flexible teaching methods in what is a complex teaching and learning process. 
This book is essential reading for primary and early years students and practitioners in the field of language and literacy including nursery nurses, classroom assistants and Foundation Stage teachers.

Developing Language and Literacy with Young Children (Zero to Eight)

The author reasserts the importance of children′s relationships and communications with people who care about them, spend time with them, and share in the excitement of their developing languages and their investigations of literacy.

`This erudite, informative and practical book... is reader-friendly. Sound practical advice is given on classroom organization and shared reading and writing activities to build on, develop and extend the child′s emergent language skills′ - The School Librarian This book is designed to support early years carers and practitioners by giving them a confident understanding of children′s language development in the years 0-8. Accessible and jargon-free, the book begins with an explanation of how very young children develop language, and leads on to the development of literacy in early years settings. The author explores the achievements and challenges of young bilinguals, and provides practical

The Development of Language and Literacy (Zero to Eight)

Reference

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Paul Chapman Educational Publishing

Developing Language &amp; Literacy with Young Children, Third Edition, gives parents, teachers, and other professionals who work and play with young children a confident understanding of communication and language development for children from birth to age eight. This resource examines the range of elements that are typical of communication and language activities: thinking, feeling, imagining, talking, listening, drawing, writing, and reading. 
The author emphasizes the importance of children′s relationships and communications with the people who care about them, spend time with them, and share in the excitement of their developing languages and their investigations of literacy. 
This guidebook covers: 
<ul>
<li>Early communication and language </li>
<li>Achievements of young bilinguals </li>
<li>Stories, narratives, and language play and their significance in literacy development </li>
<li>Emerging literacy in homes, early years settings and classrooms</li>
</ul>

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

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Supporting Language and Literacy Development in the Early Years (Supporting Early Learning)

How to Develop Children′s Early Literacy: A Guide for Professional Carers and Educators

How to Develop Children′s Early Literacy: A Guide for Professional Carers and Educators

Language and Literacy in the Early Years

Language and Literacy in the Early Years

Developing Language and Literacy with Young Children (Zero to Eight)

Developing Language and Literacy with Young Children (Zero to Eight)

The Development of Language and Literacy (Zero to Eight)

Developing Language and Literacy with Young Children (Zero to Eight)

Developing Language and Literacy with Young Children (Zero to Eight)