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Fenty, Nicole S.; Pierce, Abby; Schildwachter, Julia – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2022
There has been an increased emphasis in recent years on supporting young children with building 21st century literacy skills such as critical thinking and collaboration. Unfortunately, young children with or at risk for disabilities are unlikely to receive access to experiences that build 21st century literacies. Pre-coding activities, which…
Descriptors: Programming, Literacy, Integrated Activities, Early Childhood Education
McCarthy, JoEllen – Stenhouse Publishers, 2020
"Layers of Learning" explores read-aloud strategies designed to enhance your reading and writing standards by capitalizing on the way literature can impact caring communities. With over 200 picture-book suggestions, author JoEllen McCarthy introduces the Heartprint Framework, which demonstrates how you can layer literacy and life lessons…
Descriptors: Reading Aloud to Others, Literacy Education, Caring, Teaching Methods
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Burchinal, Margaret R.; Krowka, Sarah; Newman-Gonchar, Rebecca; Jayanthi, Madhavi; Gersten, Russell; Wavell, Samantha; Lyskawa, Julia; Haymond, Kelly; Bierman, Karen; Gonzalez, Jorge E.; McClelland, Megan M.; Nelson, Kimberly; Pentimonti, Jill; Purpura, David J.; Sachs, Jason; Sarama, Julie; Schlesinger-Devlin, Elizabeth; Washington, Julie; Rosen, Emily – What Works Clearinghouse, 2022
By learning social-emotional, executive function, mathematics, and literacy skills in preschool, children are likely to be better prepared for the higher expectations and more formal curriculum in elementary school. Ensuring that all children are well prepared for elementary school is a priority for parents, caregivers, guardians, and policy…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Preschool Education, School Readiness, Evidence Based Practice
Paganelli, Andrea – Knowledge Quest, 2016
Storytime is an important fixture in many school libraries that helps foster students' reading abilities. With a history of success, why would librarians want to alter storytime by incorporating technology? This article discusses how Laura Fleming, a long-time school librarian, addressed decreased student engagement in traditional reading…
Descriptors: Story Reading, Reading Aloud to Others, School Libraries, Reading Ability
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Kosanovich, Marcia; Lee, Laurie; Foorman, Barbara – Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2021
This is a companion to the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) practice guide, "Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade" (ED566956). This guide is organized according to the four recommendations and how-to steps from the WWC practice guide. The activities follow the typical developmental…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Elementary School Students, Grade 2, Family Involvement
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Kosanovich, Marcia; Lee, Laurie; Foorman, Barbara – Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2021
Recent efforts to motivate parents' involvement in their child's literacy development involve informing parents about how to incorporate literacy development into daily routines. Teacher leadership and communication are critical--the more teachers encourage and assist parents and caregivers in supporting their child's literacy development, the…
Descriptors: Grade 3, Elementary School Teachers, Family Involvement, Reading Skills
Beauchat, Katherine A.; Blamey, Katrin L.; Philippakos, Zoi A. – Guilford Publications, 2012
Sharing high-quality storybooks and nonfiction books not only is enjoyable for young children and teachers--it is also a powerful way to build crucial literacy skills. This engaging guide provides effective strategies for selecting books and using read-alouds to develop children's oral language, vocabulary, concepts of print, alphabet knowledge,…
Descriptors: Reading Aloud to Others, Oral Language, Phonological Awareness, Reprography
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Justice, Laura M.; Sofka, Amy E. – Guilford Publications, 2010
Preschool teachers and early childhood professionals know that storybook reading is important, but they may not know how to maximize its benefits for later reading achievement. This indispensable guide presents research-based techniques for using reading aloud to intentionally and systematically build children's knowledge of print. Simple yet…
Descriptors: Reading Aloud to Others, Reading Achievement, Preschool Teachers, Emergent Literacy
Miller, Cathy Puett – Online Submission, 2010
Preschool and kindergarten educators know that strong oral language skills must be in place before children can learn to read. In "Before They Read: Teaching Language and Literacy Development through Conversations, Interactive Read-Alouds, and Listening Games," Cathy Puett Miller helps educators teach those early literacy skills with engaging…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Oral Language, Language Skills, Emergent Literacy
Kieffer, Michael J.; Rivera, Mabel; Francis, David J. – Center on Instruction, 2012
This report presents results from a new quantitative synthesis of research on the effectiveness and validity of test accommodations for English language learners (ELLs) taking large-scale assessments. In 2006, the Center on Instruction published a review of the literature on test accommodations for ELLs titled "Practical Guidelines for the…
Descriptors: Testing Accommodations, English Language Learners, Evidence, Meta Analysis
Lubliner, Shira I.; Scott, Judith A. – Corwin, 2008
This unique book emphasizes the importance of supporting students' academic development with targeted vocabulary instruction that includes a wide range of language forms and words. The authors provide sound theory and practical techniques to help teachers bridge the achievement gap by strengthening vocabulary, deepening literacy skills, and…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Language Patterns, Reading Instruction, Literacy Education
Barone, Diane M. – Guilford Publications, 2010
Many reading programs today overlook an essential component of literacy instruction--helping children develop an enduring love of reading. This authoritative and accessible guide provides a wealth of ideas for incorporating high-quality children's books of all kinds into K-6 classrooms. Numerous practical strategies are presented for engaging…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Picture Books, Independent Reading, Reading Programs
Ray, Katie Wood; Glover, Matt – Heinemann, 2008
By the time they reach preschool or kindergarten, young children are already writers. They don't have much experience, but they're filled with stories to tell and ideas to express--they want to show the world what they know and see. All they need is a nurturing teacher to recognize the writer at work within them. Taking an exciting, new approach…
Descriptors: Fundamental Concepts, Childrens Writing, Picture Books, Young Children
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McKean, Barbara – Reading Teacher, 2001
Argues that reading literature and poetry aloud dramatically is one way to catch youngsters' attention, turning them into lifelong lovers of the written and spoken word. Offers tips to prepare for an effective oral reading, including warming up the voice, and getting to know the text by breaking it into the three critical elements of any story:…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Literature Appreciation, Oral Interpretation, Reading Aloud to Others
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English Journal, 1988
Presents classroom teachers' recommendations for a variety of poetry anthologies, as well as one teacher's suggestions on making one's own anthology. (ARH)
Descriptors: Anthologies, Poetry, Reading Aloud to Others, Secondary Education
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