Before They Read: Teaching Language and Literacy Development through Conversations, Interactive Read-Alouds, and Listening Games

by Kathy Puett Miller

Preschool and kindergarten educators know that strong oral language skills must be in place before children can learn to read. In Before They 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 games and activities that are based on her three big ideas for early literacy great conversations, good listening skills, and interactive read-alouds. Developed from Miller's successful work with families and early childhood educators around the country, Before They Read makes it easy to help every child move through the stages of literacy development at their own pace. Early childhood educators learn how Take advantage of the learn-through-play style of the preschool and kindergarten child. Play simple and effective games and activities that build core early literacy skills. Engage a child in the experience of reading a picture book to target essential concepts. An essential guide for childcare professionals and preschool and kindergarten teachers, Before They Read supports educators from the first word games throughout the journey to reading from playing with sounds through advanced phonemic awareness skills.

112 pages, Paperback

First published December 15, 2009

Reviews

[Cathy Puett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my own title, a partner book for Anytime Reading Readiness. I had a great time writing it and am right in the middle of sharing some of its content in my workshops and presentations for TLA. Hope you enjoy!

[FSU Alumni]

Cathy Puett Miller (B.A. '80)