Communication, Language and Literacy from Birth to Five by Avril Brock (English)

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This is a really joyful book which will help practitioners and those on the Early Years Foundation Stage to develop their knowledge, skills and practice in communication, language and literacy for babies and young children.

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With the introduction of the new Early Years Foundation Stage in 2008, practitioners need to be able to meet the needs of all young children in the six areas of learning - one of which is communication, language and literacy.This book helps the reader develop their knowledge, skills and practice in encouraging and promoting communication, language and literacy for babies and young children.It includes:- activities, examples, case studies and ideas from actual practice- guidance on how to meet children's diverse needs in an inclusive environment- advice on involving parents in their children's learning- resources, useful websites and suggestions for further reading This book is a must-read for anyone working with children from birth to five.

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Table of Contents

Early language developmentBabies are cleverChildren′s needs: diversity and identityGetting young children talking in early years settings by Carol PotterStories, Illustrations, Pictures and BooksRhyme, Rhythm, Sound and SongEmerging Literacy - Playful Reading and Writing

Review

′So much is packed into a book of only 128 pages, yet the reader does not feel pressurised. What is suggested is imaginative, yet the suggestions are feasible in most early years settings′ - Literacy′This book provides basic information on language and literacy learning in a clear, easy-to-read format. The book includes learning objectives and a summary of key points for each chapter, as well as case studies, a glossary, questions for reflection, web links and further readings, meaning that it would make a useful text for early childhood courses. The practical examples and clear text would also be helpful for educators in birth-to-five settings wanting to strengthen their language and literacy programne. The book would also appeal to many parents looking for ways to support language and literacy learning at home′ - Early Years ′This is an attractive, easy-to-handle, easy-to-read, book...One idea I shall definitely be using is the extended vocabulary lists for various learning areas′ - The National Childminding Association′This is a useful and accessible book for students at all levels as well as for established early years practitioners and setting managers. It provides a clear context and theoretical underpinning knowledge on which to base strategies for supporting the development of young children′s language and communication skills from birth onwards′ - Early Years Update ′This book sets the scene for supporting language and literacy development in early years settings with a wide range of suggestions and advice, case studies and examples′ - Janet Kay, Principal Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies, Sheffield Hallam University′A delightful and reader-friendly publication for students of early education to learn basic concepts in language acquisition and literacy, this book offer a plethora of ideas for teaching and assessment of language development while displaying a sensitivity to teaching a diverse population of young children. A wealth of information about how books, storytelling, drama and the arts enhance children′s language and literacy skills is shared throughout the text′ - Professor Louise Swiniarski, Education Department, Salem State College, MA, USA

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'So much is packed into a book of only 128 pages, yet the reader does not feel pressurised. What is suggested is imaginative, yet the suggestions are feasible in most early years settings' - Literacy 'This is an attractive, easy-to-handle, easy-to-read, book...One idea I shall definitely be using is the extended vocabulary lists for various learning areas' - The National Childminding Association 'This is a useful and accessible book for students at all levels as well as for established early years practitioners and setting managers. It provides a clear context and theoretical underpinning knowledge on which to base strategies for supporting the development of young children's language and communication skills from birth onwards' - Early Years Update 'This book sets the scene for supporting language and literacy development in early years settings with a wide range of suggestions and advice, case studies and examples' - Janet Kay, Principal Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies, Sheffield Hallam University 'A delightful and reader-friendly publication for students of early education to learn basic concepts in language acquisition and literacy, this book offer a plethora of ideas for teaching and assessment of language development while displaying a sensitivity to teaching a diverse population of young children. A wealth of information about how books, storytelling, drama and the arts enhance children's language and literacy skills is shared throughout the text' - Professor Louise Swiniarski, Education Department, Salem State College, MA, USA

Details ISBN1412945895 Author Carolynn Rankin Short Title COMMUNICATION LANGUAGE & LITER Language English ISBN-10 1412945895 ISBN-13 9781412945899 Media Book Illustrations Yes Year 2008 DEWEY 372.6 Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781412945899 UK Release Date 2008-04-08 NZ Release Date 2008-04-08 US Release Date 2008-04-08 Pages 144 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Format Hardcover Publication Date 2008-04-08 Alternative 9781412945905 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2008-04-07 We've got this

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