Early Literacy in Preschool and Kindergarten : A Multicultural Perspective

by Beaty, Janice J.; Pratt, Linda

• ISBN13: 9780132382953
• ISBN10: 0132382954
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Early Literacy in Preschool and Kindergarten: A Multicultural Perspectiveis 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 childrenrs"s literature, including detailed descriptions of over 200 multicultural childrenrs"s books. Packed with practical supports and strategies for teachers, such as early literacy checklists to help understand childrenrs"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

Table of Contents

Part 1: Introduction	1	(40)
Foundations of Early Literacy	3	(18)
What Is Early Literacy?	4	(1)
What Is Emergent Literacy?	4	(4)
What Is Evidence-Based Reading Research?	8	(2)
Brain Research	9	(1)
What Are the Current Early Childhood Curriculum Standards?	10	(2)
How Can Preschool Teachers Best Promote Early Literacy?	12	(4)
Core Knowledge and Skills	12	(1)
Activities	12	(2)
Balance	14	(1)
The Chapters to Follow	14	(2)
Summary	16	(1)
Learning Activities	17	(1)
References	17	(1)
Suggested Readings	18	(3)
A Multicultural Perspective	21	(20)
What Is a Multicultural Perspective?	22	(1)
Why Use Cultural Characters from Picture Books?	23	(5)
Lead-Ins to a Cultural Character Curriculum	25	(3)
The Under-Use of Picture Books	28	(1)
How Can Teachers Choose Appropriate Books?	28	(8)
Acquiring Appropriate Picture Books	34	(2)
Paradigm Shift	36	(1)
Summary	36	(1)
Learning Activities	37	(1)
References	37	(1)
Suggested Readings	37	(2)
Children's Books	39	(2)
Part 2: Emergent Speaking	41	(108)
Language Development in Young Children	43	(34)
How Language Emerges Naturally	44	(3)
Brain Research	45	(2)
Implications of Brain Research on Teaching	47	(1)
Early Language Learning Environment	47	(8)
Emotional Environment	47	(5)
Social Environment	52	(3)
Establishing the Preschool Language Learning Environment	55	(17)
Dramatic Play Center	57	(2)
Block Building Center	59	(1)
Book Center	60	(1)
Listening Center	61	(1)
Writing Center	61	(1)
Music Center	62	(1)
Art Center	63	(1)
Manipulative/Math Center	63	(2)
Science/Discovery Center	65	(1)
Computer Center	65	(1)
Large-Motor Center	66	(1)
Woodworking Center	67	(1)
Cooking Center	67	(1)
Sensory Table	68	(1)
Learning Center Checklist	68	(4)
Summary	72	(1)
Learning Activities	72	(1)
References	72	(1)
Suggested Readings	73	(1)
Children's Books	74	(3)
Sounds of the Language: Rhyme, Rhythm, and Song	77	(34)
Music as a Natural Language	78	(2)
Music and the Brain	79	(1)
Music and Emotions	79	(1)
Chanting as a Prelude to Singing	80	(9)
Chants from Cultural Character Picture Books	81	(1)
Physical Movements to Chants	82	(2)
Action Chants for Child Picture Book Characters	84	(3)
Patterned Chants	87	(2)
Sound-Making, Singing, and Song Storybooks	89	(13)
Sound-Making	89	(1)
Sound Words	89	(3)
Playing Rhythm Instruments	92	(3)
Playing Melody Instruments	95	(1)
Playing Harmony Instruments	96	(2)
Singing	98	(3)
Song Storybooks	101	(1)
Integrating Cultural Character Music Books into the Curriculum	102	(4)
Summary	106	(1)
Learning Activities	107	(1)
References	107	(1)
Suggested Readings	108	(1)
Children's Books	109	(2)
Sounds of the Language: Speaking and Listening	111	(38)
Recognizing Preschool Stages of Language Production	112	(11)
Assessing Children's Language Production	112	(1)
Preproduction Stage	113	(4)
Transition to Production	117	(2)
Early Production	119	(3)
Expansion of Production	122	(1)
Providing Opportunities for Conversation	123	(12)
The Basics of Communication	123	(1)
Teacher--Child Conversations	124	(1)
Child--Child Conversations	125	(1)
Cultural Character Books to Promote Conversations in Dramatic Play	126	(9)
Listening to Story Reading and Storytelling	135	(7)
Learning to Listen Through Story Reading	135	(5)
Learning to Listen Through Storytelling	140	(2)
Summary	142	(1)
Learning Activities	143	(1)
References	143	(1)
Suggested Readings	144	(1)
Children's Books	145	(1)
Bilingual Picture Books in English and Spanish	146	(1)
Bilingual Picture Books in Native American Languages	146	(1)
Bilingual Books in Chinese--English and Vietnamese--English	146	(3)
Part 3: Emergent Writing	149	(90)
Developing Eye--Hand Coordination	151	(26)
Small-Motor and Perceptual Motor Development	152	(2)
Assessing Children's Eye--Hand Coordination	153	(1)
Strengthening Eye--Hand Coordination Through Three-Dimensional Art Activities	154	(12)
Cutting Paper with Scissors	154	(5)
Stringing Beads	159	(3)
Weaving	162	(1)
Twisting Materials	163	(2)
Molding Mud and Clay	165	(1)
Strengthening Eye--Hand Coordination Through Cooking Activities	166	(5)
Cooking with Rice	167	(2)
Cooking with Corn	169	(2)
Strengthening Eye--Hand Coordination Through Woodworking Activities	171	(2)
Hammering	171	(2)
Summary	173	(1)
Learning Activities	173	(1)
References	174	(1)
Suggested Readings	174	(1)
Children's Books	175	(2)
Art as a Natural Language	177	(28)
Developing Drawing/Writing Skills	178	(7)
The Three Ms of Playful Exploration	178	(1)
Natural Stages of Drawing Development	179	(1)
Uncontrolled Scribbles	180	(3)
Controlled Scribbles	183	(2)
Developing Visual Representational Skills	185	(8)
Observational Skills	186	(7)
Communicating Ideas Through Drawing	193	(7)
Books as Lead-Ins to Drawing Messages	194	(3)
Drawing Objects from Children's Environment	197	(3)
Summary	200	(1)
Learning Activities	201	(1)
References	201	(1)
Suggested Readings	202	(1)
Children's Books	202	(3)
Becoming a Writer	205	(34)
Scribbling Becomes Writing	206	(7)
Observing Children's Writing Behavior	207	(3)
Role of the Teacher in Promoting Emergent Writing	210	(3)
Understanding Alphabet Letters	213	(13)
To Teach or Not to Teach	213	(1)
Children's Names	214	(3)
Recognizing Letters	217	(1)
Orientation of Letters	218	(1)
Alphabet Books	219	(1)
Computer Alphabet Programs	220	(4)
Cultural Character Alphabets	224	(2)
Writing to Communicate	226	(2)
A Process of Discovery	226	(1)
In Dramatic Play	226	(2)
Writing in Kindergarten	228	(6)
Invented Spelling (Phonemic Spelling)	229	(1)
In the Writing Center	229	(4)
Writing at Home	233	(1)
Summary	234	(1)
Learning Activities	235	(1)
References	235	(1)
Suggested Readings	236	(1)
Children's Books	237	(2)
Part 4: Emergent Reading	239	(89)
How Reading Emerges	241	(26)
Emerging into Reading	242	(10)
Conventional Versus Emergent Reading	242	(1)
Book Handling	242	(2)
Book Babble	244	(1)
Grandparents Reading to Individuals	245	(1)
Picture Naming	246	(1)
Emergent Reading Begins with Pictures	247	(1)
Telling Stories with Flannel Boards	248	(3)
Story Reenactments	251	(1)
Retelling Stories from Familiar Books	252	(10)
Practice Reading	252	(1)
Predictable Books	253	(2)
Using Predictable Books with Children	255	(1)
Retelling Stories with Cultural Character Dolls	256	(3)
Children's Retelling of Stories Using Large-Font Print	259	(1)
Retelling Big Book Stories	260	(1)
Teaching Skills Versus Engaging Children in Reading	261	(1)
Summary	262	(1)
Learning Activities	262	(1)
References	263	(1)
Suggested Readings	264	(1)
Children's Books	264	(3)
Home Book Experience	267	(22)
Family Literacy	268	(1)
Physical Book Environment	268	(5)
Obtaining Books	270	(1)
Books for Toddlers	271	(1)
Books for Spanish Speakers	271	(1)
A Print-Rich Environment	271	(2)
Home Reading	273	(6)
The Father's Role	275	(1)
Cultural Considerations	276	(1)
Cultural Differences in Story Reading	277	(1)
Involving Families in Literacy Activities	278	(1)
Programs to Support Home Reading	279	(5)
Lending Libraries and Book Backpack Programs	279	(2)
Family Journals	281	(1)
Family Literacy Workshops	282	(1)
Parents and Grandparents in the Classroom	283	(1)
Summary	284	(1)
Learning Activities	284	(1)
References	285	(1)
Suggested Readings	286	(1)
Children's Books	287	(2)
Becoming a Reader	289	(39)
Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten	290	(1)
Kindergarten Reading Expectations	290	(6)
Connection Between Story and Book	291	(1)
A Kindergarten Classroom	292	(4)
Types of Kindergarten Reading Instruction	296	(14)
Read-Alouds	296	(2)
Shared Reading (Interactive Read-Alouds)	298	(4)
Sustained Silent Reading	302	(1)
Paired Reading	303	(1)
Independent Reading	304	(1)
Buddy Reading	305	(1)
One-to-One Reading	305	(1)
Supported Reading	306	(1)
Guided Reading	306	(1)
Literature Circles	307	(1)
Reading Workshop	308	(2)
Kindergarten Assessment	310	(7)
Analyzing Children's Miscues	313	(2)
Literature Circles Revisited	315	(1)
Portfolios	316	(1)
Cultural Characters in Kindergarten	317	(4)
Summary	321	(1)
Learning Activities	322	(1)
References	322	(1)
Suggested Readings	323	(2)
Children's Books	325	(3)
Appendix A Cultural Character Paperback Books from Scholastic	328	(2)
Appendix B Topical Cultural Character Book Index	330	(13)
Appendix C Addresses of Educational Supply Companies	343	(2)
Index of Children's Books	345	(4)
Index	349