Title
Literacy Through Play,New
Processing time: 1-3 days
US Orders Ships in: 3-5 days
International Orders Ships in: 8-12 days
Return Policy: 15-days return on defective items
Payment Option
Gretchen Owocki lets other teachers in on one of the bestkept secrets of early childhood education: play is a virtual goldmine for facilitating literacy learning. When children play in a purposefully designed, literacyrich environment, teachers can discover and capitalize on some truly important, highly teachable moments.Literacy Through Play is a resource for preschool and primary teachers who are looking for proven methods for preparing young children to become confident and flexible readers and writers. Owocki begins the book by establishing the theoretical rationale for the importance of play in literacy development, then outlines what teachers can do to set up a developmentally appropriate environment. She takes us inside two classrooms that use play in smart ways, offering proven ideas for:developing the play environment teaching literacy through play assessing children's literacy knowledge as they play implementing developmentally appropriate practices collaborating with families.If the current political firestorm over reading, phonics, and spelling has caused you to question whether children can develop the foundation for conventional reading, writing, and spelling in a developmentally appropriate classroom, this book will assuage your concerns. If the 'back to basics' movement has led you to disbelieve these classrooms are teaching the 'basics,' this book will not only confirm that they are, it will also give you useable ideas for teaching them in developmentally appropriate ways.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Literacy Through Play'? A: 'Literacy Through Play' emphasizes the importance of play in early childhood education to facilitate literacy learning. It provides strategies for teachers to create literacy-rich environments that promote reading and writing skills.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Literacy Through Play'? A: The author of 'Literacy Through Play' is Gretchen Owocki, an experienced educator who shares insights and methods for integrating play into literacy development.
- Q: What age group is 'Literacy Through Play' intended for? A: 'Literacy Through Play' is designed for preschool and primary teachers, focusing on young children as they develop foundational literacy skills.
- Q: How many pages does 'Literacy Through Play' have? A: 'Literacy Through Play' contains 144 pages of valuable content aimed at helping teachers enhance literacy learning through play.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Literacy Through Play'? A: 'Literacy Through Play' covers various topics, including setting up a developmentally appropriate play environment, effective literacy teaching methods, and assessing children's literacy knowledge during play.
- Q: When was 'Literacy Through Play' published? A: 'Literacy Through Play' was published on March 11, 1999.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Literacy Through Play' have? A: 'Literacy Through Play' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle for classroom use.
- Q: Is 'Literacy Through Play' suitable for parents as well as teachers? A: Yes, while 'Literacy Through Play' is primarily aimed at teachers, parents can also benefit from its insights on fostering literacy development through play at home.
- Q: Does 'Literacy Through Play' provide practical examples for implementation? A: 'Literacy Through Play' includes practical examples and proven ideas from real classrooms, illustrating how to effectively implement play-based literacy learning.
- Q: What is the educational philosophy behind 'Literacy Through Play'? A: 'Literacy Through Play' is grounded in the belief that play is essential for children's literacy development, advocating for developmentally appropriate practices in educational settings.