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2nd Edition

Developing Early Literacy Skills: Practical Ideas and Activities

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Katharine Bodle

  • Developing Early Literacy Skills

160 pages
Interest Age: 5 to 18
2019
ISBN: 9781138360570

A valuable resource for professionals working with pre-school children, or with older children lacking basic literacy skills, this book provides practical photocopiable activities to develop the early skills required for success with literacy. Includes: rhyming activities; alphabet activities; phonological awareness; writing and handwriting; and reading.

Each section is structured so that children can build up their knowledge and skills. Developed within the classroom, these ideas and activities can be used with a range of children in whole class, group and individual situations both at home and in pre-school settings. Designed to help children showing early signs of dyslexia or a specific learning difficulty, these activities will also benefit older children who lack a foundation of early literacy skills.

This updated edition reflects changes in legislation, and includes refreshed word lists and new subject areas, such as visual perception, fine and gross motor skills. It is invaluable for teachers, learning support assistants, nursery workers, parents and carers.

Table of Contents

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

  • Key facts
  • How to use this manual
  • How to use the activities
  • Setting up teaching situations in school
  • Tips for working with children at home

Section 1: Basic skills

Section 2: Rhyming

Section 3: Learning the alphabet

Section 4: Phonological awareness

Section 5: Reading

Section 6: Writing and handwriting

Conclusion

Resources and suppliers

  • Useful organisations
  • Recommended Books for Young Children
  • References and Further Reading

"This updated edition reflects changes in legislation, and includes refreshed word lists and new subject areas, such as visual perception, fine and gross motor skills. Highly recommended as a resource for teachers, learning support assistants, nursery workers, parents and carers."
- Early Years Educator (EYE)