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Direct linkBrown, P. Margaret; Byrnes, Linda J.; Raban, Bridie; Watson, Linda – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2012
This study investigated the home literacy environments (HLEs) of 4-year-old children attending an early childhood program prior to school entry and the association between the HLE and children's interests in and attitudes to literacy. One hundred and thirty-eight parents and 140 children participated in the study. Parents completed a questionnaire…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Family Environment, Childhood Interests, Reading Habits
Peer reviewedNodelman, Perry – Children's Literature in Education, 1981
Explores the assumptions about their readers implied by two children's novels, one admired by adults and one by children, and considers how such attitudes are fostered in early childhood. (HOD)
Descriptors: Adults, Characterization, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests
Download full textTorrance, E. Paul – 1971
Creative methods of communicating with young children are discussed. In order to communicate through talk, adults must realize that children have a "secret world" with their own language and reasoning and must respect it. Self awareness, patience, understanding, and consistency are necessary for adults to truly communicate with children through…
Descriptors: Child Language, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Peer reviewedAllen, Arthur T. – Journal of Reading, 1971
Discusses children's literature in terms of (1) children's responses to it, (2) its literary tradition, and (3) its benefits to children and adults. (VJ)
Descriptors: Books, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature
