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Download full textWilson, Susan I. – 1976
After a review of the research related to the feasibility of initiating reading instruction before first grade, kindergarten curriculum guides from l3 large cities were studied and analyzed. These analyses indicated a trend toward less postponement of reading instruction, though reading readiness still tended to be defined in terms of oral…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Curriculum Guides, Early Reading, Kindergarten
Peer reviewedWisxon, Stanton E. – Reading Teacher, 1985
Notes that, while the test is not recommended for children at the lower and extreme upper levels, it does provide a valid and reliable measure of some of the abilities that may be involved in the reading behaviors of five- and six-year-old children. (FL)
Descriptors: Early Reading, Preschool Children, Primary Education, Reading Ability
Peer reviewedRobson, Sue – Early Child Development and Care, 1996
Claims that Miller's book is admirably clear and comprehensive on current thinking in early literacy, noting Miller's refutation of the concept of reading readiness. Suggests the book would be particularly useful for students in initial teacher training courses, not just those intending to work with young children. Questions preoccupation with…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Early Childhood Education, Early Reading
Wepner, Shelley B. – 1983
A study examined whether environmental logos could be used as tools for beginning reading instruction. Logos are bold, colorfully adorned symbols featuring printed words in design formats that appear on products and advertisng signs. Subjects were 20 preschool children, half of whom were three and one-half years old, and the rest four and one-half…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Child Language, Cognitive Processes, Early Reading
Henry, Bertram Von Lossberg – 1974
The purpose of this study was to determine whether boys read to by their fathers for the six-month period immediately preceding entrance into first grade would score significantly higher on predictor instruments for first-grade reading achievement when compared with boys read to by their mothers or boys in an unplanned situation for the same…
Descriptors: Doctoral Dissertations, Early Reading, Language Skills, Oral Reading
Andersson, Theodore – Journal of the National Association for Bilingual Education, 1976
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Bilingualism, Early Childhood Education, Early Reading
Carbo, Marie – Phi Delta Kappan, 1987
Recent research on reading reveals many methods work for teaching reading. There are three individual reading styles: (1) those who need phonics, (2) those who can learn it but don't need it, and (3) those unable to learn phonics. The level of reading achievement depends on how well instructional program accommodates to an individual's reading…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Early Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Phonics
Peer reviewedDixon, Barbara – Reading, 1984
Relates the belief that "shared reading" using big books will provide children with a meaningful introductin to reading. (DF)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Early Reading, Learning Readiness, Parent Role
Peer reviewedDavidson, Rosalind G.; Snow, Catherine E. – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 1995
Compared social-linguistic experiences of six early readers (ERs) and six prereading (PRs) matched-age peers in interactions with their middle-class parents. Found that ER parents created an even more enriched language environment for their children than PR parents. Differences on decontextualized language tasks favored ER families, and ERs gave…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Early Experience, Early Reading, Family Environment
Haussler, Myna M.; Goodman, Yetta M. – 1984
Intended for parents, as well as school administrators, policymakers, and teachers, this digest discusses resources available for developing children's early literacy. The digest first discusses research indicating the role of parents in early reading experience, then discusses, in general terms, sources for literacy materials for parents,…
Descriptors: Early Reading, Elementary Education, Emergent Literacy, Family Environment
Feeley, Joan T. – 1983
A study investigated the book handling and print concepts knowledge of 37 preschool children in a college day-care center. Subjects ranged in age from 2 to 5 years. As part of their normal day, the subjects were taken aside and a story was read to them. They were then asked questions about the physical make-up of the book, rules and concepts of…
Descriptors: Books, Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Processes
HOPPOCK, ANNE – 1966
ARGUMENTS AGAINST FORMALIZED READING INSTRUCTION IN THE KINDERGARTEN WERE PRESENTED. AFTER PRELIMINARY COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PURPOSE AND PLAN OF THE CONFERENCE, THE NEW JERSEY STATE BOARD STANDARDS FOR KINDERGARTENS WERE DISCUSSED IN LIGHT OF THEIR CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND THEIR ADMINISTRATION. THE CASE AGAINST MAKING READING INSTRUCTION A…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Child Development, Early Reading, Kindergarten
Briggs, Chari; Elkind, David – 1973
Some studies of early readers are discussed. It is pointed out that study of early readers has relevance for practical and theoretical issues in psychology and education. Of interest in this document are the following questions: (1) Are there any special talents or traits distinguishing early from non-early readers? (2) Do children who read early…
Descriptors: Birth Order, Cognitive Development, Early Reading, Environmental Influences
Chall, Jeanne S. – Principal, 1987
Provides answers to five important questions in reading instruction; outlines stages in reading development, including "stage 0" (birth to age six)--the "prereading" stage; and points to evidence from research and practice supporting a developmental view in reading instruction. (MD)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Early Childhood Education, Early Reading, Educational Development
Peer reviewedWeintraub, Samuel; And Others – Reading Research Quarterly, 1972
Reviews research related to the teaching of reading at various grade levels and for various purposes. (VJ)
Descriptors: Adult Reading Programs, Content Area Reading, Developmental Reading, Early Reading
