So Much More than the ABCs

by Judith A. Schickedanz, Molly Collins

As early childhood professionals, we have both the opportunity and the privilege to shape the progess young children make in acquiring the literacy skills, oral language, and background knowledge vital to their later success in learning to read and write.

This book will help early childhood professionals and families support young children in acquiring the understandings, knowledge, and skills needed for later success in learning to read and write.

Genres: Nonfiction, Teaching, Education

214 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Kristin Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

SO MUCH great stuff in this book! I needed it for a class so I got it from the library. Now I'm wishing I had bought it instead so I could mark it up as I read and come back to it over and over. Lots of practical, developmentally appropriate ways to give the very young exposure to reading and writing.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this may not have contained any very new and surprising information, it provided a good summary of best practices in building early literacy skills, with reference to the research behind them. A good resource.

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Validates bet practices
Supports letter link research HighScope hasn’t presented; explains why multiple readings of texts are important and how to read closely with young children

Excellent resource

[Andy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good information with lots of illustrations and practical tips. Learning the ABCs can be done in a developmentally appropriate way before kindergarten. Maybe needs an update after 10 years, and maybe a simpler reading level.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book to be incredibly useful! I have post it notes all over this book marking things I need and want to remember! Great resource!

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an incredible book if you work in the field of early childhood education and need evidence based information on supporting emerging literacy in children.

[Olympia · Rating 3 out of 5]

An informative book how children develop reading and writing skills. Still very technical and clinical in the writing. As a teacher for so many years I found it redundant you are just reinventing the wheel and calling it a tire. One more education book read this summer. Now I'm packing up this book to swap it, happy reading.

[Amber]

Samantha Bowles 12/3/12

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book focused on the importance of adult interactions with children centering around print and language.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overview of early lit best practices. Loved it most for the research included. Good reference book.

[Jennifer Miera · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't have time to finish. Lots of valuable information, but a bit more detailed than I had time for.