Supercharged Storytimes

Supercharged Storytimes
Author: Kathleen Campana
Publisher: ALA Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-05-10
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780838913802

Based on the groundbreaking research of VIEWS2—the first systematic study of storytimes done to date—this book recommends simple interactive ways to emphasize early literacy techniques and encourage children to use and practice their pre-reading skills while preserving the delight inherent in storytime.

Storytimes for Everyone!

Storytimes for Everyone!
Author: Saroj Nadkarni Ghoting
Publisher: ALA Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-06-18
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780838911693

Recognizing that informed, caring adults are critical to supporting early literacy development, Storytimes for Everyone! builds on the concepts introduced in the second edition of the Every Child Ready to Read® initiative to offer practical suggestions for incorporating early literacy information and strategies into the storytime setting.

Every Child Ready to Read

Every Child Ready to Read
Author: The Lee Pesky Learning Center
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2008-11-26
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0307484408

All parents want their children to read well and to succeed–and experts agree that improving literacy begins at birth. Reading aloud to your child, sharing simple games and wordplay, and developing letter knowledge start your child off on the right foot for school and life. Now the esteemed Lee Pesky Learning Center has created this easy, accessible reference for parents to help foster better literacy skills in children. Topics are individually tailored for three age ranges–infant, toddler, and preschool–and include • the best read-aloud books to develop sound awareness • the perfect picture books for encouraging letter knowledge • ways to promote verbal language and build vocabulary • the benefits of symbolic play • fun (and educational) games for car trips • helping youngsters “write” at home • great gift ideas for kids • warning signs of a learning disability The fundamentals of reading start at home. Every Child Ready to Read helps parents motivate their children to learn, and to become confident readers who will always enjoy reading.

Barnyard Banter

Barnyard Banter
Author: Denise Fleming
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2001-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780805065947

It's another noisy morning down on the farm, and every animal is where he should be--except for Goose. Younger readers can join in the search for Goose in this colorful board book that features whimsical rhymes. Full-color illustrations.

Create, Innovate, and Serve

Create, Innovate, and Serve
Author: Kathleen Campana
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2019-04-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0838917968

Emphasizing an inclusive approach to programming that incorporates research-based theories and frameworks, this text will be a valuable orientation tool for LIS students as well as a holistic guide for current children and youth services professionals.

Alphabet Rescue

Alphabet Rescue
Author: Audrey Wood
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0439853168

While on vacation in Alphabet City, Little e and the other lowercase letters repair an old fire truck and come to the rescue when a fire engulfs the letter-making factory.

STEP into Storytime

STEP into Storytime
Author: Saroj Nadkarni Ghoting
Publisher: ALA Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-05-29
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780838912225

StoryTime Effective Practice (STEP), developed by the authors, is an approach that articulates the link between child development theory and storytimes. This important resource shows how presenters can use STEP to craft a storytime that is effective for mixed-age groups and adheres to best practices.

Social Justice at Storytime

Social Justice at Storytime
Author: Shannon Adams
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2022-09-28
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Youth librarians and early literacy educators will find this book a helpful tool for making storytimes more inclusive and better representative of their community and the world at large. Written by two experienced librarians from one of the nation's most diverse metroplexes, Social Justice at Storytime provides a real-world, hands-on guide to storytimes that will help young people become more socially aware, empathetic, and confident. Storytimes can be a welcoming space for all members of the community. Anyone presenting storytime to young children can use these suggestions to broaden children's understanding of the often-confusing situations they see and hear around them. It is possible to discuss race, gender/sexuality, and diverse abilities in a child-appropriate way. Making social justice a part of an existing or new storytime practice provides an early literacy approach to including children in timely conversations. Readers of this thoughtful book will not only become more socially aware and empathetic, but they will also be equipped to choose diverse books and songs, make thoughtful and inclusive language choices, become more in tune with their diverse communities, and handle concerns from caregivers or administrators.

Early Childhood Literacy

Early Childhood Literacy
Author: Timothy Shanahan
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781598571158

What are today's best practices in early literacy instruction--and what should schools and programs focus on in the future? More than 20 of the biggest names in early literacy research give you balanced, insightful answers, using the landmark NELP