Full Description
Teachers are hearing a buzz around the science of reading from school administrators, policymakers, and media outlets. This comprehensive and practical guide demystifies the Science of Reading for preschool classrooms, explaining how the approach can be easily incorporated into early childhood teachers' daily reading instruction.
The first Science of Reading resource tailored specifically to preschool contexts, the book explores evidence-based strategies to enhance reading and writing skills in a research-backed and developmentally appropriate way, focusing on practical applications including phonemic awareness and effective classroom routines. Teachers will be able to learn the benefits of each strategy for an intended audience, incorporate new instructional procedures into their daily routines, and utilize assessment data to differentiate instruction.
Essential reading for both preservice and in-service teachers, this book provides actionable insights and real-world examples to help educators implement the Science of Reading in their preschool classrooms.
Contents
Chapter 1: Understanding Science of Reading in the Preschool Classroom Chapter 2: Oral Language and Vocabulary Development in the Preschool Classroom Chapter 3: Reading Comprehension in the Preschool Classroom Chapter 4: Concepts of Print and Alphabet Knowledge in the Preschool Classroom Chapter 5: Phonological Awareness in the Preschool Classroom Chapter 6: Phonemic Awareness in the Preschool Classroom Chapter 7: Meaningful Writing in the Preschool Classroom Chapter 8: Home-School Literacy Support Chapter 9: The Science of Reading in the Preschool Classroom: Putting it all Together.
