More than 50 learn-to-read-&-write activities based on proven techniques that parents and teachers can use with success and ease! Kids master the alphabet through sensory-rich activities; develop phonemic awareness through rhymes, songs, and games; and tune into the world of print.
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From School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 3-This resource is packed with step-by-step instructions for activities designed to encourage and promote literacy. An introductory message for adults provides insight into the importance of letter recognition, phonetics, and writing in the reading process. The reading-readiness activities are simple enough for youngsters to follow on their own, but also present opportunities that will encourage interaction between adult and child. Sidebars include recommended picture books that tie into a particular activity, suggestions for explaining and elaborating on concepts, and examples of "typical content standards for kindergarten language arts." Many of the exercises can be adapted to a variety of ages and ability levels. Boldly drawn, black-and-white cartoon drawings of smiling kids appear throughout. An inviting and useful tool for parents and teachers working with little readers-to-be.-Leslie S. Hilverding, Schuster Elementary School, El Paso, TX
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Yes, preschoolers can read!,
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This review is from: Wow! I'm Reading: Fun Activities to Make Reading Happen (Williamson Little Hands Book) (Paperback)
I couldn't believe how easily my four year old started to read when I presented the activities in the book. The phonemic awareness (sound awareness) activities were amazing. They really provided the link to phonics as the author explains.
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All you need to teach reading -- while having fun!,
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When I picked up this book, I did not expect it to be so comprehensive in teaching reading and writing. This a small, but powerful book. I expected a few activities as a supplement to other methods. The activities use all five senses and are fun. They incorporate dancing, singing, and sometimes eating. As another reviewer wrote, this may be the only book you may ever need to teach reading!
I have a Masters Degree in Education, with focus on literacy and learning disabilities. I have read many books on whole language vs. phonics instruction, but none that incorporated both as well as this one does. The book is divided into 7 sections, each one building on the other as they master it. Within each section, is a list of supplies needed for the activities. This is the only book that I have read that I really have all the supplies necessary to start right away. Then, the actual activities. At the edge of each activity page, there is a box that the author has given some more wonderful information. She has a Reading Zone with books to read to the child to expand on the activities. There is Teaching Time that explains the concept development that the activities focus on. The last, but very important item the author included, is State Standards Say which tells what most states expect of children to know when they are tested in reading at school. Here are the 7 sections (just a small sample of activities included): Let's Talk About It (prereading skills) make a collage, make a sequence crown teaches to identify and sort words, extend vocabulary, following directions, connect to real life experiences Start with Sounds rhyme time, treasure hunt, monster munch recite and produce rhyming words, listen for phonemes in words Print Power! rainbow writing, autograph book, word necklace distinguish letters from words, learn that print provide information in everyday setting Now I Know My ABC's eating the alphabet, milk-cap mania, alpha-pet learning upper and lower case alphabet, sequencing letters Phonics Fun alphabet crowns, word puzzlers, phonics gizmos learning consonant and vowel sounds, as words change so do sounds Write On! office signs, business cards, stationery, it's in the mail, spell-a-phone identify types of everyday printed materials Beyond the Tale dazzling diagrams, wonder webs, teeny-tiny theater learn to use fiction and non-fiction material, retell stories
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Great source for an Early Childhood Curriculum.,
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Great source for an Early Childhood Curriculum. This book gave me wonderful ideas on teaching little ones to read. This book helped me plan lessons for my home toddler/preschool daycare. This book is a MUST HAVE for home daycare providers and home schooling parents.
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