Communication, Language and Literacy from Birth to Five

✍ Scribed by Mrs Avril Brock, Mrs Carolynn Rankin

• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Year: 2008
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 143
• Edition: illustrated edition
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

With the introduction of the new Early Years Foundation Stage in 2008, practitioners need to be able to meet the needs of all young children in the six areas of learning - one of which is communication, language and literacy.

This book helps the reader develop their knowledge, skills and practice in encouraging and promoting communication, language and literacy for babies and young children.

It includes:

- activities, examples, case studies and ideas from actual practice

- guidance on how to meet children's diverse needs in an inclusive environment

- advice on involving parents in their children's learning

- resources, useful websites and suggestions for further reading

This book is a must-read for anyone working with children from birth to five.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents......Page 6
Key of Icons......Page 8
About the Authors......Page 10
Acknowledgements......Page 12
How to Use This Book......Page 14
1 Early Language Development......Page 16
2 Babies Are Clever......Page 33
3 Children’s Needs: Diversity and Identity......Page 50
4 Getting Young Children Talking in Early Years Settings......Page 64
5 Stories, Storytelling and Books......Page 80
6 Rhyme, Rhythm, Sound and Song......Page 96
7 Emerging Literacy: Playful Reading and Writing......Page 113
Appendix 1 Theories of Language Acquisition......Page 130
Glossary......Page 134
References......Page 140
Index......Page 142