Literacy Through Play

by Gretchen Owocki

Gretchen Owocki lets other teachers in on one of the best-kept secrets of early childhood play is a virtual goldmine for facilitating literacy learning. When children play in a purposefully designed, literacy-rich environment, teachers can discover and capitalize on some truly important, highly teachable moments. Literacy Through Play is a resource for preschool and primary teachers who are looking for proven methods for preparing young children to become confident and flexible readers and writers. Owocki begins the book by establishing the theoretical rationale for the importance of play in literacy development, then outlines what teachers can do to set up a developmentally appropriate environment. She takes us inside two classrooms that use play in smart ways, offering proven ideas the play environment

144 pages, Paperback

First published March 11, 1999

About the author

For more than 15 years, Gretchen Owocki has helped teachers find researched-based practices that improve learning by letting students experience curriculum as part of their own development. In popular Heinemann titles like The RTI Daily Planning Book, K-6, Comprehension, Make Way for Literacy, and Time for Literacy Centers, she has shared teaching that engages students through authentic, meaningful tasks and challenges them to grow as readers. A professor at Saginaw Valley State University, Gretchen is a Heinemann Professional Development Services provider.

Reviews

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for early childhood folks

A little old but practices remain current

Recommended read

[jennyreadit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every teacher of young children MUST read this!!!!!!!!!! Before 4K becomes watered down first grade, and so on...teachers have to allow children to make meaningful play. This excellent book gives ideas for interpreting child's play and how to provide and extend opportunities for literacy development.

[Snow Ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book about easy and accessible ways ECE professionals can incorporate literacy into the class room, and I don't mean just making kids trace letters and words. Children need to see reading and writing modeled and have an opportunity to explore both of these through play.

[Amber]

1 copy available

[Susan (susayq ~)]

yeah, not a fun read, but it gave me some new ideas for my classroom come the fall. So that was worth it.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy, quick read with lots of good helpful information. Lots if dramatic play themes with tie ins for literacy and more.