Constructing Strong Foundations of Early Literacy

This text provides a comprehensive understanding of the foundational  literacy knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes necessary to guide  emerging readers and writers in early childhood.

Centered on the  critical question of why some children learn to read easily, while  others do not, this text walks readers through developmentally  appropriate goal setting based on the foundational literacy skills that  are critical for preschool and kindergarten children to develop. Written  in an authoritative yet accessible style, chapters offer instructional  strategies, insights, and scenarios from educators, self-reflection, and  a variety of methods for implementation. Each chapter also includes  differentiation for children with language and learning challenges as  well as dual language learners, exploring methods for valuing the home  language while building critical literacy skills in the classroom.

Providing  critical skills for guiding all emerging readers to an independent  reading level, this is an essential resource for both students in early  childhood, literacy, and special education courses and educators in  early childhood public education, non-profit preschool settings such as  Head Start, home and daycare settings, and private and corporate care  and education centers.