Authors Judith A. Schickedanz and Renée M. Casbergue provide a detailed picture of preschoolers’ writing development—from scribble to script; from letter strings to real words; and from short, simple messages to coherent, detailed messages. You will learn how to identify and build the various strands of knowledge and skills that must come together for preschoolers to understand how print works. The chapters include numerous samples of children’s writing in both home and school contexts to help you identify the various types of writing your preschoolers are creating. Plus, you’ll find out how to set up an environment that supports preschoolers’ writing, how to assess preschoolers’ writing, and how to work with parents to support preschoolers’ writing development.
This book is an essential resource that preschool teachers and administrators can use to ensure that preschoolers become confident, competent writers.
