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Pratt, Linda was born on May 28, 1948 in Massachusetts, United States.
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This title is only available as a loose-leaf version with Pearson eText. In Early Literacy in Preschool and Kindergarten: A Multicultural Perspective, 4/e, pre- and in-service early childhood teachers examine how literacy develops in young children and how teachers can encourage the natural emergence of reading and writing. Thoroughly updated to include the most recent research on young children’s literacy acquisition, this text focuses on multicultural children’s literature, including detailed descriptions of over 200 multicultural children’s books, and is packed with practical ideas and strategies for using music and art as natural languages, strengthening children’s writing muscles, and developing visual representational skills for reading through drawing. Helpful information is included about incorporating new technology that is appropriate for use in preschool programs. 013383090X / 9780133830903 Early Literacy in Preschool and Kindergarten: A Multicultural Perspective, Loose-Leaf Version with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0133563308 / 9780133563306 Early Literacy in Preschool and Kindergarten: A Multicultural Perspective, Loose-Leaf Version 0133827178 / 9780133827170 Early Literacy in Preschool and Kindergarten: A Multicultural Perspective, Pearson eText -- Access Card
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Early Literacy in Preschool and Kindergarten: A Multicultural Perspective is an applied book focusing on how literacy develops in young children and the ways in which teachers can encourage the natural emergence of early reading and writing. It has a special emphasis on multicultural children’s literature, including detailed descriptions of over 200 multicultural children’s books. Packed with practical supports and strategies for teachers, such as early literacy checklists to help understand children’s capabilities and many suggestions for using classroom materials and centers to support literacy, this book is a valuable resource for early childhood professionals. Key changes to this book include: • More explicit labeling of emergent literacy terms and development of language acquisition and literacy behaviors • More about recognizing educational standards and evidence-based research • More on how infants and toddlers acquire language • More strategies to support English-language learners and children with special needs
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Pratt, Linda was born on May 28, 1948 in Massachusetts, United States.
Bachelor, University Massachusetts, 1970. Master of Education, University Massachusetts, 1975. Doctor of Education, University Massachusetts, 1978.
Professor, executive director education department Elmira College, New York. Professor Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington. In-service teacher University Massachusetts, Amherst.
Reading specialist Southwick Public School Systems.
(In Early Literacy in Preschool and Kindergarten: A Multic...)
( Early Literacy in Preschool and Kindergarten: A Multicu...)
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Member Ireland Republican Army, National Council For Teacher Education, National Reading Conference, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Gamma.