So Much More than the ABCs : The Early Phases of Reading and Writing, Revised Edition

Laying a Strong Foundation for Literacy in the Early YearsA child’s literacy development begins long before their formal education does. The skills and knowledge that infants, toddlers, and preschoolers acquire through meaningful, playful language and literacy experiences are the building blocks of their later success in reading and writing. How do early childhood educators foster young children’s understanding of reading and writing during this emergent literacy period? Moreover, how can they nurture a love of reading and writing? With these two questions at its core, the revised edition of this bestselling resource providesA comprehensive and updated overview of what literacy development looks like for children from birth through age 5Instructional approaches that support robust early language, literacy, and content knowledge learningConsiderations for choosing and sharing materials and for designing the physical environment in ways that support language and literacy learningRecommendations for developmentally appropriate books that engage children’s minds and imaginationsAuthentic writing samples that showcase young children’s thinking around and explorations with mark makingGrounded in new research and drawn from the authors’ extensive experience, this book gives educators the tools they need to create and build on learning opportunities that will lead to thriving, motivated readers and writers.