Communication, Language and Literacy from Birth to Five by Avril Brock

Communication, Language and Literacy from Birth to Five by Avril Brock

This is a really joyful book which will help practitioners and those on the Early Years Foundation Stage to develop their knowledge, skills and practice in communication, language and literacy for babies and young children.

′So much is packed into a book of only 128 pages, yet the reader does not feel pressurisedWhat is suggested is imaginative, yet the suggestions are feasible in most early years settings′ - Literacy

′This book provides basic information on language and literacy learning in a clear, easy-to-read format. The book includes learning objectives and a summary of key points for each chapter, as well as case studies, a glossary, questions for reflection, web links and further readings, meaning that it would make a useful text for early childhood courses. The practical examples and clear text would also be helpful for educators in birth-to-five settings wanting to strengthen their language and literacy programne. The book would also appeal to many parents looking for ways to support language and literacy learning at home′ - Early Years

′This is an attractive, easy-to-handle, easy-to-read, book...One idea I shall definitely be using is the extended vocabulary lists for various learning areas′ - The National Childminding Association

′This is a useful and accessible book for students at all levels as well as for established early years practitioners and setting managers. It provides a clear context and theoretical underpinning knowledge on which to base strategies for supporting the development of young children′s language and communication skills from birth onwards′ - Early Years Update

′This book sets the scene for supporting language and literacy development in early years settings with a wide range of suggestions and advice, case studies and examples′ - Janet Kay, Principal Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies, Sheffield Hallam University

′A delightful and reader-friendly publication for students of early education to learn basic concepts in language acquisition and literacy, this book offer a plethora of ideas for teaching and assessment of language development while displaying a sensitivity to teaching a diverse population of young children. A wealth of information about how books, storytelling, drama and the arts enhance children′s language and literacy skills is shared throughout the text′ - Professor Louise Swiniarski, Education Department, Salem State College, MA, USA

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ISBN 13	9781412945905
ISBN 10	1412945909
Title	Communication, Language and Literacy from Birth to Five
Author	Avril Brock
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	SAGE Publications Inc
Year published	2008-04-08
Number of pages	144
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.