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Direct linkGehsmann, Kristin M.; Mesmer, Heidi Anne – Reading Teacher, 2023
This article addresses the characteristics of learners in the emergent stage of literacy development and describes two instructional practices that facilitate the development of the alphabetic principle and concept of word in text.
Descriptors: Emergent Literacy, Beginning Reading, Early Reading, Phonological Awareness
McKee, Lori; Carr, Gay – Reading Teacher, 2016
This teaching tip outlines a comprehension strategy designed to support early primary students in reading to learn while learning to read. The strategy is born of the authors' classroom practices and is designed to support young children in reading and understanding informational texts by facilitating close interactions between text and reader.…
Descriptors: Reading, Reading Instruction, Reading Comprehension, Beginning Reading
Strickland, Michael; Abbott, Laura – Reading Teacher, 2010
Selecting books for young children can not only be a fun and rewarding experience but also a little daunting, considering the number of books available. Frequent collaboration between an author and a public librarian has produced valuable insights about how to begin reading with very young children. Suggestions are offered for how parents and…
Descriptors: Early Reading, Phonological Awareness, Young Children, Library Services
Peer reviewedGoodall, Marilyn – Reading Teacher, 1984
Concludes that preschool children know that print conveys information, yet frequently use environmental cues rather than letter knowledge when they appear to read. (FL)
Descriptors: Child Language, Early Reading, Prereading Experience, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedStrommen, Linda Teran; Mates, Barbara Fowles – Reading Teacher, 1997
Reports results of a three-year longitudinal study exploring the evolution of young children's ideas about reading. Finds that there was only moderate consistency in the ages at which concepts emerged and that the sequence of conceptual development was quite uniform across these children. (SR)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Early Childhood Education, Early Reading, Emergent Literacy
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
Peer reviewedLass, Bonnie – Reading Teacher, 1983
Continues the chronicle of the development of a young reader. Details his growth in reading and interests in his third year. (FL)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Processes, Developmental Stages, Early Childhood Education
