Learning About Language and Literacy in Preschool

• INTRODUCTIONLANGUAGE AND LITERACYReading, Writing, and Talking: Strategies for Preschool ClassroomsSagacious, Sophisticated, and Sedulous: Introducing 50-Cent Words to PreschoolersSupporting Writing in PreschoolLiteracy Learning CenterA Place for PublishingChildren’s Book Authors on ReadingShared Reading Can Help Preschoolers Build Literacy SkillsSharing Time: So Much More Than Show-and-TellShoebox StoriesA Trip to the Book HospitalReal-Life Reasons to WriteWriting Poetry With PreschoolersConversations With Preschoolers: Learning to Give and TakeGet to Know the New Children’s LibrarianUsing Multiple Texts to Guide Children’s LearningResources for Identifying Wonderful BooksRap and Young Children: Encouraging Preschoolers’ Emergent LiteracyMagazines for PreschoolersNontraditional Books to Engage Emergent ReadersHelping Preschoolers Prepare for Writing: Developing Fine Motor SkillsTalk Now, Read LaterCo-Creating Scripts With Young Children to Help Them Feel BetterTips for Talking With ChildrenPoetry Books for PreschoolersUsing Read-Alouds to Explore Tender TopicsLiteracy Learning Center ChecklistCREDITSABOUT THE AUTHORS

"Learning About Language and Literacy in Preschool is an excellent resource and guide for both experienced preschool teachers and aspiring teachers. Experienced teachers seeking to broaden or spice up their literacy activities will find ideas for new and exciting teacher-created materials and suggestions for extending language and writing experiences. Aspiring teachers will learn how to create a literacy-rich classroom that incorporates language, reading, and writing across the curriculum." — Sally Moomaw, author of More Than Letters