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Peer reviewedBaker, Linda; And Others – Reading Teacher, 1996
Finds that the home literacy environments of European American and African American families did not differ as strongly as those of middle-income and low-income families, with many low-income parents (regardless of race) placing relatively more emphasis on structured activities and on ostensible component skills in literacy. (SR)
Descriptors: Blacks, Early Reading, Family Environment, Higher Education
Peer reviewedWahl, Amy – Reading Teacher, 1988
Outlines 26 activities to help parents develop informal learning experiences which foster an interest in reading, including bookmaking, grocery shopping, read aloud sessions, and zoo trips. (MM)
Descriptors: Early Reading, Elementary Education, Family Environment, Informal Education
Peer reviewedWerner, Patricia Holden; Strother, JoAnna – Reading Teacher, 1987
Enumerates ways to help early readers without negatively affecting their development in other areas, such as: (l) providing an atmosphere rich in environment print and positive role models, (2) using encouragement rather than praise as a means of reinforcing their progress, (3) exhibiting respect for the child, (4) eliminating criticism and…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Early Reading, Emotional Development, Emotional Problems
