The realities of preschool -- A focus on oral language and vocabulary development -- Comprehension -- Phonological awareness -- Print and alphabet awareness -- Emergent writing -- Tracking children's progress: the role of assessment in preschool classrooms -- Making it work for adults and children.
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Written expressly for preschool teachers, this engaging book explains the 'whats, ' 'whys, ' and 'how-tos' of implementing best practices for instruction in the preschool classroom. The authors show how to target key areas of language and literacy development across the entire school day, including whole-group and small-group activities, center time, transitions, and outdoor play. Detailed examples in every chapter illustrate what effective instruction and assessment look like in three distinct settings: a school-based pre-kindergarten, a Head Start center with many English language learners, and a private suburban preschool. Helpful book lists, charts, and planning tools are featured, including reproducible materials.