Read, Rhyme, And Romp: Early Literacy Skills And Activities For Librarians, Teachers, And Parents

Read, Rhyme, And Romp: Early Literacy Skills And Activities For Librarians, Teachers, And Parents

Product DescriptionDesigned to promote literacy in young children and to empower parents, educators, and librarians, this guide is filled with simple strategies, creative activities, and detailed instructions that help make reading fun.Encouraging a love of reading in young children can be a source of both great frustration and immense joy. This handy resource provides essential tips, techniques, and strategies for making early literacy development fun and inspiring a lifelong love of reading.Read, Rhyme, and Romp: Early Literacy Skills and Activities for Librarians, Teachers, and Parents explores the six basic pre-literacy skills that experts agree are necessary for a young child to be ready to learn to read. Special sections within each chapter are dedicated to the specific needs of preschool teachers, parents, and librarians, making the content relevant to different settings. Recommended book lists, personal anecdotes, and literacy-rich activities combine to create an effective and accessible plan for implementing an early literacy program.Recommended book lists for promoting readingAn overview of basic strategies and components of an early literacy programHelpful outline of pre-literacy skills required for reading successDetailed instructions for early literacy activitiesReview"This book stands out for its excellent book lists, plus the added benefit of reaching parents, teachers, and librarians all in one volume. A worthy resource." -School Library JournalAbout the AuthorHeather McNeil is youth services manager for Deschutes Public Library, Bend, OR.