Strategies for Supporting Early Literacy Development

The development of early literacy skills is critical to children's later success in reading and reading-related activities; therefore, understanding how teachers can support early literacy development is equally important. In this article, the authors provide information on how early childhood...

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Published in:Young exceptional children 2011-09, Vol.14 (3), p.29-40
Main Authors: Dennis, Lindsay R., Horn, Eva
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Childrens Literature
Disabilities
Emergent Literacy
Interpersonal Communication
Parent Participation
Parent School Relationship
Prereading Experience
Preschool Teachers
Reading Material Selection
Skill Development
Teaching Methods
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Summary:The development of early literacy skills is critical to children's later success in reading and reading-related activities; therefore, understanding how teachers can support early literacy development is equally important. In this article, the authors provide information on how early childhood teachers can use specific strategies and techniques as well as provide accommodations and modifications for children with disabilities and other diverse learning needs during book-reading sessions, to support all children's early literacy skill development. More specifically, the information addresses: (1) the importance of early literacy skill development; (2) specific early literacy strategies that can be used within the context of book reading; (3) creating an atmosphere conducive to literacy learning; and (4) encouraging parental involvement in early literacy development. (Contains 3 tables and 1 box.)
ISSN:1096-2506
2154-400X
DOI:10.1177/1096250611420553