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Peer reviewedRoskos, Kathleen A.; Neuman, Susan B. – Young Children, 1994
Discusses the observation and assessment of literacy development of young children in child care settings, and describes literacy goals and performance indicators for three- to five-year-old children. Introduces the "literacy album" as a means of gathering, observing, and interpreting information about children's literacy behaviors; and…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Early Reading
Peer reviewedBarclay, Kathy; And Others – Young Children, 1995
Describes ways in which teachers in a preschool center structure the environment and provide supportive interactions that give children in their care, the same advantages found in homes of early readers. Summarizes how the center replicates characteristics of such homes. Suggests involvement with books and other print-related materials. (BAC)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Day Care Centers, Early Experience, Early Reading
Peer reviewedSpiegel, Dixie Lee; And Others – Young Children, 1993
Summarizes the results of a study of parents' perceptions of their preschool children's emergent literacy. Notes similarities and differences between the perceptions of parents with high and low literacy levels. Suggests ways in which parents' perceptions can be used to develop effective home-school partnerships. (BB)
Descriptors: Early Reading, Emergent Literacy, Family School Relationship, Parent Attitudes
