Preschoolers are passionate about learning, and a high-quality preschool
program offers rich learning experiences in the areas of language and
literacy. This engaging book gives teachers and other professionals
fresh ideas, inspiration, and practical tools for integrating
age-appropriate literacy instruction into the preschool curriculum.
Including helpful vignettes, sample lesson plans, and reproducibles, the
book shows how to create a motivating classroom environment, balance
child-initiated exploration with structured activities, and support
students' developing skills in reading, writing, speaking, and
comprehension. Essential topics include preschool assessment and working
with English language learners.