Language and Literacy for the Early Years
- Sally Neaum - Teesside University, UK
This core text for early childhood studies and early years students focuses on communication, language and literacy in the pre-school years. The text begins by discussing language acquisition and development covering development theory, talking with babies and the factors that affect development. It goes on to give guidance on how to support children's language acquisition through rhymes, songs, story books and storytelling. Finally, it examines the roots of literacy and asks 'what comes before phonics?' Interactive activities are included throughout to engage the reader and research focus features help students make essential links between theory and practice.
Key Features
- An accessible text covering a key topic
- Includes activities and features to engage the reader with the text
- Essential reading for early childhood language, literacy and communication modules
- Gives practical guidance on supporting children's language acquisition
an interesting and accessible book that students found useful
This book covers the essential aspects of language and literacy development in the early years, and present very practical ways in which to link theory to practice in early years settings. Highly recommended.
An excellent book looking at literacy and language. I am currently completing a speech and language as part of CPD and this book has been a helpful guide to me as well as the students and their language unit.
This book is a thorough and supportive text to support the students understanding and is in the reading list as an essential to support their understanding and application of learning. I was very impressed with the turnover of ordering to receipt of the books.
Lovely introduction to this area of child development. Students will find this easy to engage with
This easily accessible text enables readers to understand the supportive environment necessary to facilitate language and literacy development. It also helps students to understand and recognise the needs of children with speech, language and communication difficulties and ways of responding to children's needs. The case studies throughout are an invaluable addition to this text and will help students link theory to practice.
A very detailed book that allows students to use for additional preperation for activities and reference
Revelant and student friendly.
An interesting read, particulary for Early Years Teachers. This text will support their understanding of providing the correct enviroments to support language and literacy with young children.
This is a very good basic introduction for 1st year undergraduates. The format is very accessible and the theory focus/activities will help students to fuse theory/practice as they prepare for Professional practice placements.
