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Picture Books Language: English
Publisher: About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company (2010)
Description: This web site provides a list of picture books for different subject areas, like wordless books, books about gardening, books about children from other cultures, etc.
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Research Sheds Light on How Babies Learn and Develop Language
Language: English
Author: Kopko, Kimberly
Publisher: Cornell University College of Human Ecology (2008)
Description: This newsbrief provides information about research by Dr. Marianella Casasola, of the Dept. of Human Development at Cornell University and provides a window into how babies learn and develop language skills during the first 2 years of life. Her findings demonstrate that infants are learning about their language well before they speak their language. Her research highlights the degree of complexity that babies possess in learning language and how the use of novel words and events promotes learning.
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The Center for Children's Books Language: English
Publisher: Publications Office of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science and the University of Illinois Press, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2008)
Description: This is the Web site of The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, a children's book review journal for school and public librarians. Many of the articles are available online, including the Bulletin Blue Ribbon book winners.
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The Children's Literature Web Guide Language: English
Publisher: Doucette Library of Teaching Resources - University of Calgary (2008)
Description: This Web site is a thorough guide to Internet resources related to books for Children and Young Adults. Included are sections on award-winning books; resources for parents, teachers, authors, storytellers and illustrators; children's literary organizations on the Web and more.
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Yahooligans! Language: English
Publisher: Yahoo! (2009)
Description: This Web site is fun for kids and educational at the same time. There are links to lots of subject as well as activities. There is a study zone with links to encyclopedias and fact books.
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General Information
24 Ways to Boost Your Child's Language Skills
Language: English
Publisher: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (2009)
Description: Need creative ways to get your child talking? This fact sheet gives easy and creative every day ideas on how to encourage language in your child.
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A Child Becomes a Reader: Birth through Preschool Language: English
Author: Armbruster, Bonnie
Publisher: National Institute for Literacy (2006)
Description: The information in this booklet comes from many research studies that examined early
literacy development. The reports and books listed at the back of this booklet offer more
research-based information about how children learn to read and write.
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A Child Becomes a Reader: Kindergarten through Grade 3 Language: English
Author: Armbruster, Bonnie
Publisher: National Institute for Literacy (2006)
Description: The information in this booklet comes from many research studies that examined early
literacy development. The reports and books listed at the back of this booklet offer more
research-based information about how children learn to read and write.
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Bridges to Literacy: Early Routines That Promote Later School Success Language: English
Publisher: Zero to Three (2002)
Description: This Zero to Three publication describes foundations of literacy and discusses strategies
that early childhood professionals can use to facilitate its development. A number of bridges to literacy can now be built with confidence!
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Buckaroo Bunny's Guidance Ideas for Reading Books with a Group of Children
Language: English
Author: Weigel, Dan
Publisher: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (2001)
Description: As much as caregivers love to share books with groups of children, they often find themselves dealing with group management issues. This fact sheet gives ideas on how to manage those issues and create successful group reading experiences for both caregiver and children.
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Buckaroo Bunny's Tips for Reading Books with Children
Language: English
Author: Martin, Sally
Publisher: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (2001)
Description: As a caregiver, you can bring the magic of books to children. Books bring fun and wonder. They build dreams. They help children learn about the world and themselves. This fact sheet gives ideas on how to create positive, imaginitive reading experiences with children.
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Creating Reading Readiness
Language: English
Publisher: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service (2001)
Description: This brochure describes what parents can do to promote reading readiness in their child, from infants to preschoolers.
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Double Jeopardy: How Third-Grade Reading Skills and Poverty Influence High School Graduation Language: English
Author: Hernandez, Donald
Publisher: The Annie E. Casey Foundation (2012)
Description: This revised study finds that students who don’t read proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to leave without a diploma than proficient readers. It is notable in breaking down for the first time the likelihood of graduation by different reading skill levels and poverty experiences. It also updates a 2011 research brief with new data on graduation rates for students living in concentrated poverty.
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Facts About Reading Aloud Language: English
Publisher: Reading Rockets (2012)
Description: Reading to young children promotes language acquisition and literacy development and, later on, achievement in reading comprehension and overall success in school.
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Getting Ready for Kindergarten: What Parents Can Do Language: Spanish, Korean, French, Chinese, English
Publisher: Montgomery County Public Schools (2007)
Description: This 2 page fact sheet offers tips for parents to help get their children ready for kindergarten.
Parents are their children's first teachers. Getting Ready for Kindergarten: What Parents Can Do is a resource that provides parents with suggestions for simple activities that parents and children can do together to develop children's oral language and foundational reading skills.
It is available as PDFs in English, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
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Getting Ready to Read: Helping Your Child Become a Confident Reader and Writer Starting from Birth Language: English
Author: Parlakian, Rebecca
Publisher: Zero to Three (2008)
Description: This Zero to Three publication focuses on what parents can do to support their children's literacy development. It contains information on what's going on with the baby and what adults can do to support their development at the different ages. It includes information for children from birth to age 5. A book list is also included.
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Helping Your Child Learn to Talk Language: English
Publisher: Zero to Three (2012)
Description: This Zero to Three article describes learning to talk, a process that starts at birth, when your baby experiences how voices can sound. By two years, most babies have a large vocabulary and can put words together to express their needs and ideas. Information is included on how this process unfolds and what you can do to encourage your baby’s ability to communicate.
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Homework Center Language: English
Publisher: Family Education Network (2012)
Description: This Web site has links to all school subjects for kids to use as resources for school and knowledge. There are also study skills, language skills and speaking skills.
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Infant and Toddler Language Development Language: English
Publisher: Maine Children's Alliance (January 2009)
Description: This issue brief provides a detailed look at the latest findings about how children learn from their first years. It emphasizes that reading to kids is not just a traditional form of care giving, but vital to children's development in school and later life. It outlines best practices for promoting literacy, including encouraging children to explore books, particularly those that have bright colors, and making reading part of a child's routine.
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Internet Public Library Language: English
Publisher: The Regents of the University of Michigan (January 2009)
Description: This Web site has resources for everyone. Links to magazines, quotations, kid's Web sites, style and writing guides, newspapers, and much more.
The Internet Public Library is a public library for the world wide web.
Students from a consortium of colleges and universities with programs in information science develop and maintain the IPL!
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Learning to Read and Write: Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young Children Language: English
Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children (1998)
Description: This joint position statement of the International Reading Association (IRA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is endorsed by many language, early childhood, reading, and education groups. The primary purpose of this position statement is to provide guidance to teachers of young children in schools and early childhood programs (including child care centers, preschools, and family child care homes) serving children from birth through age eight. The principles and practices suggested here also will be of interest to any adults who are in a position to influence a young child's learning and development-parents, grandparents, older siblings, tutors, and other community members.
A "Where We Stand" summary (2005) is also available in English at http://208.118.177.216/about/positions/pdf/WWSSLearningToReadAndWriteEnglish.pdf and Spanish at http://208.118.177.216/about/positions/pdf/WWSSLearningToReadAndWriteSpanish.pdf.
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PBS TeacherSource- From the Start
Language: English
Publisher: Public Broadcasting Service (1998)
Description: The Public Broadcasting Services TeacherSource website features preschool through second grade lesson plans and activities. The site also has links to parent connections, professional development, PBS happenings, and recommended books and links. Browse by subject to learn more about arts, literature, health, math, science, social studies, pre k-2, or library media.
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Phonetics - the sounds of Spanish, German and English Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: University of Iowa of Spanish and Portuguese, Speech Pathology and Audiology, and Academic Technologies (2001 - 2003)
Description: This site contains animated libraries of the phonetic sounds of Spanish, German and English. Available for each consonant and vowel is an animated articulatory diagram, a step-by-step description, and video-audio of the sound spoken in context. It is intended for students of phonetics, linguistics, and foreign language. There is also an interactive diagram of the articulatory anatomy.
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Put Reading First: Parent Guide (La Lectura es lo Primero: Como ayudar a su hijo a aprender a leer: Una Guía para padres de familia) Language: Spanish
Publisher: National Institute for Literacy (January 2002)
Description: Provides a quick overview of the findings of the National Reading Panel and gives ideas for what to expect from a school's reading program based on evidence from the research (preschool through grade three).
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Reading Aloud Language: English
Publisher: Reading Rockets (2012)
Description: Recently, several researchers published work that helps us understand that very simple, small actions during reading aloud can have a big impact on what a child takes away from sharing a book with an adult. Suggestions on what to do are included.
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Reading Skills and Journal Keeping, Backpack Buddies Series
Language: English
Author: Arkin, Carol
Publisher: Ohio State University Extension (2010)
Description: Ohio State University Extension Services has provided this newsletter for parents to recognize the importance of reading to their children. Parents need to take an active role in helping their child learn to read and by setting a good example. This can be done by making certain their is plenty of reading literature around the house, such as books, magazines, and newspapers.
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Recommended Books for Kids Language: English
Publisher: Reading Rockets (2012)
Description: Themed booklists compiled for children reading. These books are for kids up to 9 years old, focus on new titles, and emphasize quality.
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School Readiness
Language: English
Publisher: Penn State University Agricultural and Extension Education (March 2004)
Description: This is a series of four bulletins to help parents prepare their children, age 3-6, for school. The bulletins consist of how parents can help their child develop in math, art, reading, and science through fun activities.
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Shining Stars: First Graders Learn to Read Language: English
Publisher: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (2006)
Description: This brief booklet suggests ways parents can help their first grader learn to read. The publication was created as part of the Partnership for Reading, a collaborative effort by the National Institute for Literacy, the U.S. Department of Education, and the NICHD to bring the findings of evidence-based reading research to those with an interest in helping all people learn to read well.
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Shining Stars: Kindergartners Learn to Read Language: English
Publisher: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (2006)
Description: This brief booklet suggests ways parents can help their kindergartner learn to read. The publication was created as part of the Partnership for Reading, a collaborative effort by the National Institute for Literacy, the U.S. Department of Education, and the NICHD to bring the findings of evidence-based reading research to those with an interest in helping all people learn to read well.
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Shining Stars: Preschoolers Get Ready to Read Language: English
Publisher: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (2007)
Description: This brief booklet suggests ways parents can help their preschooler prepare to learn to read. The publication was created as part of the Partnership for Reading, a collaborative effort by the National Institute for Literacy, the U.S. Department of Education, and the NICHD to bring the findings of evidence-based reading research to those with an interest in helping all people learn to read well.
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Shining Stars: Second and Third Graders Learn to Read Language: English
Publisher: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (2006)
Description: This brief booklet suggests ways parents can help their second and third graders learn to read. The publication was created as part of the Partnership for Reading, a collaborative effort by the National Institute for Literacy, the U.S. Department of Education, and the NICHD to bring the findings of evidence-based reading research to those with an interest in helping all people learn to read well.
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Shining Stars: Toddlers Get Ready to Read Language: English
Publisher: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (2007)
Description: This brief booklet suggests ways parents can help their toddler prepare to learn to read. The publication was created as part of the Partnership for Reading, a collaborative effort by the National Institute for Literacy, the U.S. Department of Education, and the NICHD to bring the findings of evidence-based reading research to those with an interest in helping all people learn to read well.
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Simple Yet Powerful Things to Do While Reading Aloud Language: English
Publisher: Reading Rockets (2012)
Description: Recently, several researchers published work that helps us understand that very simple, small actions during reading aloud can have a big impact on what a child takes away from sharing a book with an adult. Suggestions on what to do are included.
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Small Talk- Engaging Children Who Have Communication Needs Language: English
Author: Bunce, Jan
Publisher: High/Scope Educational Research Foundation (September 2001)
Description: This article discusses ways of engaging children who have communication needs in conversation, and supporting the children's language. The authors make suggestions for encouraging natural conversation, "talking" for children, using concrete objects, using plenty of repetition, and communicating in the context of trusting relationships.
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Talking to Children: Why Some Mothers Do It More Language: English
Publisher: Frank Potter Graham Child Development Institute at UNC at Chapel Hill (May 2008)
Description: Research shows that from a very young age, children are influenced by the manner in which their mothers verbally interact with them. An Frank Porter Graham study
published in the May/June 2008 issue of The Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, examines how mother and child characteristics might influence the way mothers talk to their infants.
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The Kindergarten Year Language: English
Author: West, Jerry
Publisher: National Center for Education Statistics (2001)
Description: This report attempts to answer two basic sets of questions about children's knowledge and skill aquisition during the kindergarten year. What gains are children making from the fall of the kindergarten year to the spring of the kindergartn year in their overall reading and mathematics knowledge and skills? What gains are children making in specific knowldge and skills (e.g. recognizing letters, recognizing numbers)? The report also answers the question, do children's gains differ by child, family and kindergarten program characteristics?
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The Meaning in Words Language: English
Author: Perry, Bruce
Publisher: Scholastic (May 2000)
Description: This Web page has the manuscript of an interview with Dr. Bruce Perry, an internationally recognized authority on brain development and children in crisis. The interview covers how meaning becomes attached to words as children learn language and how children learn to communicate.
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Toddlers’ Language Skills Predict Less Anger by Preschool Language: English
Author: Roben, CKP
Publisher: Society for Research in Child Development (December 2012)
Description: This press release summarizes the study by researchers at the Pennsylvania State University that appears in the Journal Child Development.
They found that toddlers with more developed language skills are better able to manage frustration and less likely to express anger by the time they’re in preschool.
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Traveling Light: Family Language Fun to Go
Language: English
Author: Gnatuk, Carole
Publisher: Kentucky Cooperative Extension (2012)
Description: In todays busy hectic family life of sports, meetings, and hobbies, it can be difficult to find time to connect with your children. The Traveling Light web-based program provides parents with language activities that can be done during the daily commute or during longer trips where the family is in a tight space for a long period of time, giving families opportunities for conversation and keeping the family connected through language.
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Where we Stand on Learning to Read and Write (NAEYC & IRA 2005) Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children (2009)
Description: This summary statement of the International Reading Association (IRA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is an update from their 1998 position statement. It includes what current research has shown about learning to read and write and provides recommendations for supportive policies and resources.
A Spanish version is available at http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/WWSSLearningToReadAndWriteSpanish.pdf.
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Professional Development
Family Literacy and The Family Storyteller Program
Language: English
Author: Weigel, Dan
Publisher: CYFERnet (2002)
Description: The importance of family literacy, and how to build and support it using family story telling.
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Learning to Read and Write: Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young Children Language: English
Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children (1998)
Description: This joint position statement of the International Reading Association (IRA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is endorsed by many language, early childhood, reading, and education groups. The primary purpose of this position statement is to provide guidance to teachers of young children in schools and early childhood programs (including child care centers, preschools, and family child care homes) serving children from birth through age eight. The principles and practices suggested here also will be of interest to any adults who are in a position to influence a young child's learning and development-parents, grandparents, older siblings, tutors, and other community members.
A "Where We Stand" summary (2005) is also available in English at http://208.118.177.216/about/positions/pdf/WWSSLearningToReadAndWriteEnglish.pdf and Spanish at http://208.118.177.216/about/positions/pdf/WWSSLearningToReadAndWriteSpanish.pdf.
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Phonetics - the sounds of Spanish, German and English Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: University of Iowa of Spanish and Portuguese, Speech Pathology and Audiology, and Academic Technologies (2001 - 2003)
Description: This site contains animated libraries of the phonetic sounds of Spanish, German and English. Available for each consonant and vowel is an animated articulatory diagram, a step-by-step description, and video-audio of the sound spoken in context. It is intended for students of phonetics, linguistics, and foreign language. There is also an interactive diagram of the articulatory anatomy.
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Where we Stand on Learning to Read and Write (NAEYC & IRA 2005) Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children (2009)
Description: This summary statement of the International Reading Association (IRA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is an update from their 1998 position statement. It includes what current research has shown about learning to read and write and provides recommendations for supportive policies and resources.
A Spanish version is available at http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/WWSSLearningToReadAndWriteSpanish.pdf.
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Programming Resource
Book Lists from New York City Public Library Language: English
Publisher: The New York Public Library (2012)
Description: This website includes links to lists of books for reading and sharing with children recommended by the New York City Public Library. It includes Picture Books (2-6 ys), Folk & Fairy Tales, Poetry & Song, Early Chapter Books, Chapter Books, Graphic Novels, Pre-K Books, Kindergarten Book List, and Nonfiction.
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Buckaroo Bunny's Guidance Ideas for Reading Books with a Group of Children
Language: English
Author: Weigel, Dan
Publisher: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (2001)
Description: As much as caregivers love to share books with groups of children, they often find themselves dealing with group management issues. This fact sheet gives ideas on how to manage those issues and create successful group reading experiences for both caregiver and children.
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Children's Book Council Language: English
Publisher: Children's Book Council (2011)
Description: The Children’s Book Council (CBC) is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to encouraging literacy and the use and enjoyment of children’s books, and is the official sponsor of Young People’s Poetry Week and Children’s Book Week each year. The Council’s Members include U.S. publishers and packagers of trade books for children and young adults.
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Children's Books 2007: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Language: English
Publisher: The New York Public Library (2007)
Description: This is a list of 100 books for reading and sharing with children recommended by the New York City Public Library. It includes Picture Books (2-6 ys), Folk & Fairy Tales, Poetry & Song, Stories for Children ages 6-8, Stories for Children 8-12, and Nonfiction.
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Essential Elements of Reading Language: English
Publisher: New York State Education Department (1998)
Description: The document has two components. The first section identifies those elements that research cites as the foundations of literacy and includes some specific examples. The second section, taken from the work of the National Research Council, defines a series of developmental accomplishments of literacy acquisition for children from birth to grade 3.
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Family FUNdamentals for Summer Learning: Grade 1 to Grade 2 Language: English
Publisher: Michigan Department of Education (May 2003)
Description: This literacy curriculum contains ideas and activities that parents and child care programs can use when working with preschool age children. The activities are easy to do and there are tips for the adults, along with extension ideas. They discuss “What does it take to become a reader” and provide additional resources for those looking for additional activities and ideas. This version focuses on children 1st to 2nd grade. Additional resources at http://www.michigan.gov/greatstart/0,1607,7-197-27384-69358--,00.html.
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Family FUNdamentals for Summer Learning: Grade 2 to Grade 3 Language: English
Publisher: Michigan Department of Education (May 2003)
Description: This literacy curriculum contains ideas and activities that parents and child care programs can use when working with preschool age children. The activities are easy to do and there are tips for the adults, along with extension ideas. They discuss “What does it take to become a reader” and provide additional resources for those looking for additional activities and ideas. This version focuses on children in 2nd to 3rd grade. Additional resources at http://www.michigan.gov/greatstart/0,1607,7-197-27384-69358--,00.html.
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Family FUNdamentals for Summer Learning: K to Grade 1 Language: English
Publisher: Michigan Department of Education (May 2003)
Description: This literacy curriculum contains ideas and activities that parents and child care programs can use when working with preschool age children. The activities are easy to do and there are tips for the adults, along with extension ideas. They discuss “What does it take to become a reader” and provide additional resources for those looking for additional activities and ideas. This version focuses on children K to 1st grade. Additional resources at http://www.michigan.gov/greatstart/0,1607,7-197-27384-69358--,00.html.
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Family FUNdamentals for Summer Learning: Pre-K to K Language: English
Publisher: Michigan Department of Education (May 2003)
Description: This literacy curriculum contains ideas and activities that parents and child care programs can use when working with preschool age children. The activities are easy to do and there are tips for the adults, along with extension ideas. They discuss “What does it take to become a reader” and provide additional resources for those looking for additional activities and ideas. This version focuses on children ages 3-5. Additional resources at http://www.michigan.gov/greatstart/0,1607,7-197-27384-69358--,00.html.
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Forces of Nature: A Continuing Fable
Language: English
Publisher: The Wonder Wise Parent - Kansas State University (May 2003)
Description: Forces of Nature is an episodic fable with an environmental theme. Episodes in Forces of Nature are interactive fiction (IF) converted into a computer file read by a free program you can download called SUDS. Readers are directly involved in interactive fiction, similar to a "choose your own adventure" story. Forces of Nature is designed for young people (9+ years) and their parents. Teachers or after-school program leaders interested in using interactive fiction in their programs and those who enjoy adventure games may also be interested in the story. This web site will have suggestions for both parents and teachers for using the story with children.
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Full-Day Kindergarten: A Study of State Policies in the United States Language: English
Author: Kauerz, Kristie
Publisher: Education Commission of the States (2005)
Description: This report provides a state policy overview of full-day kindergarten in the United States. It is intended, however, to accomplish more than simply describing current policies. Based on an Education Commission of the States’ (ECS) review, the report identifies four key areas where states need to strengthen their full-day kindergarten policies. For each of these four areas, the report discusses efforts that state policymakers should undertake to better position full-day kindergarten as an important experience for student learning and development.
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Helping Your Child Become a Reader: With Activities for Children from Infancy Through Age 6 Language: Spanish, English
Author: DeBruin-Parecki, Andrea
Publisher: U.S. Department of Education (ED) Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) (January 2005)
Description: The booklet is designed for helping children from infancy to age 6--the most important years for learning the skills they will need to become readers. It offers parents suggestions on how to: talk with their children; read aloud with him/her; help him/her learn about printed words and what they mean; show her/him that they value reading; and do other activities at home that encourage reading. To help show when children can take certain learning steps, the booklet ties much of the discussion to four age groups: baby (birth to 1 year); toddler (1 to 3 years); preschooler (ages 3 and 4); and kindergartner/early first grader (ages 5 and 6). A section discusses "If You Think There's a Problem." Contains a reading checklist, a list of typical language accomplishments for children, resources for families and caregivers, resources for children, and an 11-item bibliography. Also available in Spanish at http://www2.ed.gov/espanol/parents/academic/lector/index.html.
To order copies go to http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/reader/part1.html.
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Helping Your Children to Love Reading Language: English
Publisher: California Cooperative Extension (2002)
Description: This brief fact sheet gives parents suggestions for getting children interested in books. Also available to download.
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Home Literacy Activities and Signs of Children's Emerging Literacy Language: English
Author: Winquist-Nord, Christine
Publisher: U.S. Department of Education National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) (March 01 2000)
Description: This brief report presents information on the extent to which families are engaged in literacy activities with their 3- to 5-year-olds who are not yet enrolled in kindergarten. It also presents information on signs of emerging literacy, such as whether children recognize letters, can write their own names, or read or pretend to read. The report examines changes in both home literacy activities that families engage in, and signs of children's emerging literacy between 1993 and 1999. The report then examines the association between home literacy activities and signs of emerging literacy in 1999. Data used in the report are from the 1993 and 1999 National Household Education Surveys.
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Implications of Brain Development Research for Even Start Family Literacy Programs Language: English
Author: Logue, Mary
Publisher: Office of Compensatory Education Washington, DC (January 01 2000)
Description: Even Start is a federally funded program addressing the literacy needs of children and parents by offering parenting education, early childhood education, parent and child together time, and adult education. Noting that recent research on brain development and learning prompts a reexamination of beliefs and practices related to child rearing, teaching, and learning, this article provides information on brain development research and explores the implications for Even Start programs.
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Improving the Reading Comprehension of America Language: English
Publisher: Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement (Summer 2001)
Description: This analysis describes what kind of teaching is needed for effective literacy comprehension among children.
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Infant and Toddler Language and Early Literacy Activities Language: Spanish, English
Author: Notari-Syverson, Angela
Publisher: Washington Learning Systems, LLC (2007)
Description: These materials include twenty home and community activities for adults and children birth to three that encourage early language and literacy development. They are appropriate for children with disabilities as well as children who are developing typically.
Each of the twenty activities includes an activity description, and hints for making the activity fun and developmentally appropriate. In addition to the activities, you can download an activity checklist that helps parents and caregivers notice their children'
s skills, and also cue adults to examine and grow their own interactions with children. Available in English and Spanish.
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Learning to Read and Write: Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young Children Language: English
Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children (1998)
Description: This joint position statement of the International Reading Association (IRA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is endorsed by many language, early childhood, reading, and education groups. The primary purpose of this position statement is to provide guidance to teachers of young children in schools and early childhood programs (including child care centers, preschools, and family child care homes) serving children from birth through age eight. The principles and practices suggested here also will be of interest to any adults who are in a position to influence a young child's learning and development-parents, grandparents, older siblings, tutors, and other community members.
A "Where We Stand" summary (2005) is also available in English at http://208.118.177.216/about/positions/pdf/WWSSLearningToReadAndWriteEnglish.pdf and Spanish at http://208.118.177.216/about/positions/pdf/WWSSLearningToReadAndWriteSpanish.pdf.
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Linguistic Diversity and Early Literacy: Serving Culturally Diverse Families in Early Head Start Language: English
Publisher: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2001)
Description: In this publication practices are identified that create a culturally responsive environment rich in literacy experiences for all participating families and that promote the later development of reading and writing.
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Put Reading First: Helping Your Child Learn to Read: A Parent Guide: Preschool Through Grade 3 Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: National Institute for Literacy (January 2002)
Description: These brochures provide parents with ways to help their children learn to read, and enjoy to read. Also available in Spanish at http://www.edpubs.gov/document/ed001975h.pdf?ck=312.
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Put Reading First: The Research Building Blocks of Reading Instruction Language: English
Publisher: Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement (June 2003)
Description: This report gives instructions and tips on how to teach children to read and learn with awareness for children kindergarten through grade 3.
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Read With Me: A Guide for Student Volunteers Starting Early Childhood Literacy Programs Language: English
Author: Arnold, Chandler
Publisher: National Institute on Early Childhood Development and Education (January 2002)
Description: These training materials contain information on how individuals can make a difference in the lives of children by volunteering in preschool and elementary programs to assist in children's development of literacy skills.
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Reading Helpers: A Handbook for Training Tutors Language: English
Author: Collins, Raymond
Publisher: Corporation for National Service (CNS) (1999)
Description: Designed to be used in conjunction with On the Road to Reading: A Guide for Community Partners, this handbook focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for tutors to help children from birth through third grade master reading fundamentals. The 5 chapters of the handbook present 11 training sessions for tutors, comprising 36 hours of training. Chapter 1, First Steps for Reading Helpers, provides an orientation to basic principles and techniques of tutoring. Chapter 2, How Children Learn To Read, presents an overview of how children become readers and writers. Chapter 3, Tutoring Strategies for Preschool and Kindergarten, addresses strategies for talking with children, reading aloud, and writing with children. Chapter 4, Tutoring Strategies for the Primary Grades, explores reading together, helping children with reading strategies, focusing on meaning, and improving writing skills. Chapter 5, Partnering with Families, discusses how to support children's reading at home and promote family literacy. Each chapter is organized in two parts--an overview summarizing the topic and highlighting the principal themes, and the training sessions and activities related to the theme. Each training session follows a standard format: (1) learning objectives; (2) basic concepts; (3) tutor reading; (4) trainer preparation; (5) materials needed; (6) activities; (7) debriefing; (8) tutor follow up; and (9) evaluation. The handbook's two appendices list of training resources and includes overhead transparencies and handouts. Contains a 47-item annotated bibliography.
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Reading in First Grade Language: English
Publisher: Colorin Colorado (2007)
Description: This article is written for early elementary and first grade teachers who are working with children who are English language learners. It offers classroom strategies and ideas to try with children and information on assessing the children's skill level.
This is also available in Spanish at http://www.colorincolorado.org/educadores/ensenando/primer.
Colorin Colorado is a free web-based service that provides information, activities and advice for educators and Spanish-speaking families of English language learners (ELLs).
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Reading in Kindergarten Language: English
Publisher: Colorin Colorado (2010)
Description: This article is written for early childhood and kindergarten teachers who are working with children who are English language learners. It identifies pre-reading skills and offers classroom strategies and ideas to try.
This is also available in Spanish at http://www.colorincolorado.org/educadores/ensenando/infantes.
Colorin Colorado is a free web-based service that provides information, activities and advice for educators and Spanish-speaking families of English language learners (ELLs).
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Resource Center: Tools and training for volunteer and service programs Language: English
Publisher: Corporation for National Service (CNS) (2010)
Description: This website contains resources for training volunteers and directing services programs in the community. It includes information on mentoring, tutoring, disaster preparedness and response, days of service, at-risk youth, etc.
Materials for training volunteers is available on many topics.
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Shocking Language! - Swearing Language: English
Publisher: University of Maine (Sept 2011)
Description: "When children swear, it is important to understand the hidden meanings behind those troubling words." This tip sheet, from the Growing Ideas toolkit, explores reasons why children swear and ways to help reduce the incidences of inappropriate language.
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Small Talk- Engaging Children Who Have Communication Needs Language: English
Author: Bunce, Jan
Publisher: High/Scope Educational Research Foundation (September 2001)
Description: This article discusses ways of engaging children who have communication needs in conversation, and supporting the children's language. The authors make suggestions for encouraging natural conversation, "talking" for children, using concrete objects, using plenty of repetition, and communicating in the context of trusting relationships.
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Start Early Finish Strong: How to Help Every Child Become a Reader Language: English
Author: Collins, Raymond
Publisher: U. S. Department of Education America Reads Challenge (July 1999)
Description: This book suggests that, powered by the dynamics of the economy, the reading crusade of Americans, a blueprint for action, and unprecedented momentum, a significant reading breakthrough in reading achievement is within reach in the United States. By "starting early," the roots of reading take hold well before children go to school; and by "finishing strong," schools alone cannot do the job of teaching children to read--parents must stay involved, the community must help, and nothing is more important than a highly skilled, well-prepared teacher. After an executive summary that discuses how to help every child become a reader, and an introduction that addresses the "right kind of reading war," chapters in the book are: (1) Raising Readers: The Tremendous Potential of Families; (2) Ready to Read: Building Skills through Early Care and Education; (3) Read to Succeed: How Schools Can Help Every Child become a Reader; and (4) Every Child a Reader: How Citizens, Public Leaders, and Communities Can Help. Contains approximately 150 references; appendixes contain a 28-item annotated list of reading resources, and summaries of recent state laws on reading for children in grade 3 and younger.
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Starting Out Right: A Guide to Promoting Children's Reading Success Language: English
Author: Burns, M.
Publisher: National Research Council (1999)
Description: This book identifies questions and explores answers, regarding early literacy development, that are from the “Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children” study. Questions include: what are the key elements children need to succeed in reading; what can parents and caregivers provide to prepare children for reading instruction upon entering school; what language and literacy concepts to include in reading instruction; how can reading difficulties be prevented; and what to ask school boards, principals, policy makers regarding early reading instruction. In addition, the book offers checklists of specific reading accomplishments from preschool through third grade, 55 literacy activities, a list of 100 recommended children’s books, a guide to computer software and CD-ROMs, and a list of internet resources. The book can be purchased or read online for free.
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Supporting Early Literacy in Natural Environments Language: Spanish, English
Author: Notari-Syverson, Angela
Publisher: Washington Research Institute (2006)
Description: These materials include 46 home and community activities for adults and children that encourage early language and literacy development. They are appropriate for children with disabilities as well as children who are developing typically. Each of the twenty activities includes an activity description, and hints for making the activity fun and developmentally appropriate. In addition to the activities, you can download a self-evaluation form that helps parents and caregivers notice their children' s skills, and also cue adults to examine and grow their own interactions with children. Available in English and Spanish.
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The Crucial Role of Parents in Children's Literacy and Language Development
Language: English
Author: Weigel, Dan
Publisher: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (2007)
Description: This bulletin reports on the Foundations of Literacy Study conducted by the University of Nevada. The study found that parents can play a crucial role in fostering young children's emerging literacy and language skills. The study is summarized and specific suggestions are made for things parents can do to support their children's language and literacy development.
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The Wonder Wise PIcture Book Reviews
Language: English
Author: Smith, Charles
Publisher: Wonder Wise Parent - Kansas State University (2007)
Description: This Web site is part of the Wonder Wise programs and provides book reviews for 18 books. The books were chosen for their potential to appeal to both adults and children.
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Training Guides for the Head Start Learning Community: Emerging Literacy: Linking Social Competence to Learning Language: English
Publisher: Head Start Publications Management Center (1997)
Description: This technical guide is designed to enhance the skills of education staff to support young children's emerging language and literacy by fostering their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and by collaborating with parents and other staff to create language and literacy-rich environments in the home and in the center.
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Understanding Children: Language Development
Language: English
Author: Oesterreich, Lesia
Publisher: Iowa State University Extension (2004)
Description: This fact sheet describes the stages of young children's language development from birth through age 6 and offers suggestions for nurturing those skills at each stage. The author discusses both oral and written language skills. Several fingerplays and songs to do with your child and a brief listing of children's books is also included.
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Understanding Children: Learning to Read and Write
Language: English
Author: Oesterreich, Lesia
Publisher: Iowa State University Extension (November 2003)
Description: This fact sheet describes the stages in the development of early literacy skills: reading and writing. The author suggests ways that parents can support and encourage the development of their children's literacy skills.
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Understanding the Impact of Language Differences on Classroom Behavior Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (November 2003)
Description: It is often challenging to work with a new child, whose primary language is not English, when integrating them into the classroom environment. This brief describes a common situation and the ways to handle what could be a frustrating situation for both child and teacher.
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Understanding the Impact of Language Differences on Classroom Behavior Training Kits Language: English
Publisher: Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (November 2003)
Description: It is often challenging to work with a new child, whose primary language is not English, when integrating them into the classroom environment. Each Kit is based on one What Work Brief and contains the following items: presenter’s PowerPoint note pages, participant handouts, activity ideas, pre-training survey, demographic form, training evaluation, and training certificate.
A copy of the powerpoint is available at http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/resources/training_kits.html.
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Where we Stand on Learning to Read and Write (NAEYC & IRA 2005) Language: Spanish, English
Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children (2009)
Description: This summary statement of the International Reading Association (IRA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is an update from their 1998 position statement. It includes what current research has shown about learning to read and write and provides recommendations for supportive policies and resources.
A Spanish version is available at http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/WWSSLearningToReadAndWriteSpanish.pdf.
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Research
Developing Early Literacy: Report of the National Early Literacy Panel Language: English
Publisher: National Institute for Literacy (2008)
Description: This report serves as the basis of several powerful, research-based recommendations to the early childhood community – educators, caregivers, Head Start providers, and parents – on promoting the foundational skills of life-long literacy. Some of the key findings of the report reveal the best early predictors of literacy, which include alphabet knowledge, phonemic awareness, rapid naming skills, writing (such as writing one's name), and short-term memory for words said aloud. Instruction on these skills may be especially helpful for children at risk for developing reading difficulties. More complex oral language skills also appear to be important. Executive summary also available.
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Discovering Child Language and Cognitive Growth
Language: English
Author: Yang, Sujin
Publisher: Cornell University College of Human Ecology (February 2009)
Description: This newsbrief provides results from research by Barbara Lust and colleagues in the Cornell Language Acquisition Lab and demonstrates how well equipped children are, beginning at birth, to accomplish the complex task of learning language.
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Dyslexia and the Brain: Research Shows that Reading Ability Can be Improved
Language: English
Author: Kopko, Kimberly
Publisher: Cornell University College of Human Ecology (2007)
Description: This newsbrief provides information about research by Elise Temple, former faculty member in the Department of Human Development. Her research uses brain-imaging techniques to understand what is going on in the brain as children develop language and reading skills. Her pioneering research provides encouraging news for children with developmental dyslexia.
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Early Child Care Linked to Increases in Vocabulary, Some Problem Behaviors in Fifth and Sixth Grades Language: English
Author: Belsky, Jay
Publisher: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, DHHS (March 2007)
Description: This article highlights findings from the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development. Dr. Jay Belsky discusses the relationship between children who received higher quality child care and their vocabulary scores in 5th grade, and the relationship between time spent in center-based child care and behavior problems in upper elementary school. Researchers cautioned that the increase in vocabulary and problem behaviors was small, and that parenting quality was a much more important predictor of child development than was type, quantity, or quality, of child care.
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Full-day kindergarten and student literacy growth: Does a lengthened school day make a difference Language: English
Author: Zvoch, Keith
Publisher: Early Childhood Research Quarterly NAEYC (2008)
Description: The abstract from this study, suggest that full-day kindergarten initiatives targeted toward students from disadvantaged backgrounds may be more successful when implemented in classrooms with relatively small student enrollments. Implications for instructional policy and practice are discussed. Additional studies are suggested.
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Parent Involvement and Early Literacy Language: English
Author: Lin, Qiuyun
Publisher: Harvard Family Research Project. (October 2003)
Description: The purpose of this study is to increase understanding of the relationship between different types of parent involvement and kindergarten children's early literacy. The two research questions considered were: What types of parenting practices are related to children's early literacy in reading, math, and general knowledge performance at the end of the kindergarten year? How does the relationship between parent involvement and early literacy vary for children from different racial/ethnic and income backgrounds?
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Reading Online Language: English
Publisher: International Reading Association (2012)
Description: This website is provided by the International Reading Association and this section pertains to phonics instruction. Reading Online (ROL) is a peer-reviewed journal of the International Reading Association.
Phonics knowledge in the young child can be an excellent predictor of later reading success. There has been much discussion regarding the most effective way to teach phonics, but research has shown that whole-to-parts-to-whole strategies help students understand why the skills are being taught, how they make the task of reading easier and more enjoyable, and how reading can be a beneficial and enjoyable recreational activity.
Other research, websites, links, and resources are provided.
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Study of Infant-Parent Attachment and Parental and Child Behavior during Parent-Toddler Storybook
Language: English
Publisher: FPG Child Development Institute (2012)
Description: This study is looking at the longitudinal associations between infant-parent attachment and parental and toddler behavior during storybook interaction. The findings highlight the importance of examining the linkages between socio-emotional and cognitive development.
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The Effects of the Physical Environment on Children's Development
Language: English
Author: Kopko, Kimberly
Publisher: Cornell University College of Human Ecology (2008)
Description: This newsbrief provides information about research by Dr. Gary Evans, a Cornell University environmental and developmental psychologist. His research shows that the physical environment—noise level, overcrowding, and housing and neighborhood quality—profoundly influences child development including academic achievement, cognitive, social and emotional development as well as parenting behavior. This is true regardless of income level.
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The Kindergarten Year Language: English
Author: West, Jerry
Publisher: National Center for Education Statistics (2001)
Description: This report attempts to answer two basic sets of questions about children's knowledge and skill aquisition during the kindergarten year. What gains are children making from the fall of the kindergarten year to the spring of the kindergartn year in their overall reading and mathematics knowledge and skills? What gains are children making in specific knowldge and skills (e.g. recognizing letters, recognizing numbers)? The report also answers the question, do children's gains differ by child, family and kindergarten program characteristics?
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Tools of the Mind: A Case Study of Implementing the Vygotskian Approach in American Early Childhood and Primary Classrooms Language: English
Author: Bodrova, Elena
Publisher: International Bureau of Education - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (2001)
Description: This article provides background on the "Tools of the Mind" project which is based on a Vygotskian approach to learning. The article highlights research on early childhood and primary classrooms implementing a Vygotsky approach to literacy development compared to a control group not using that approach.
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