The first years of a child's life are critical for developing reading and language skills. Education experts discuss the impact of reading aloud to children and engaging them in conversation at an early age. Early childhood providers in Virginia, New York, and Idaho show how they are opening the doors to literacy.

Shows parents how to encourage literacy in their preschool children and why it is important, providing ideas for activities that promote reading, writing, and communication within the home and throughout the day.

"Is It Dyslexia? will provide educators and parents with an expert and accessible method for screening a child for dyslexia in the classroom and at home. This book will include a comprehensive, clear, step-by-step process which will give parents and educators the confidence and ability to screen for dyslexia. The author will share what professional screeners know, so educators and parents can implement and screen for dyslexia on their own. The book...

You'll learn: what works best for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary school students; how to make reading a FUN and familiar part of everyday life; and where to find the best children's books, magazines, games, websites, and more--Cover.

Parents can teach their children to read--no expertise required! Parents can take charge of their children's literacy with this updated, easier-to-use edition of the classic jargon-free phonics guide. Too many parents watch their children struggle with early reading skills -- and don't know how to help. Many phonics programs are too often complicated, overpriced, gimmicky, and filled with obscure educationalese. "The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching...

"It's two o'clock in the morning and you're going to hum your baby back to sleep with . . . "The Simpsons" theme song? Help is here: A Modern Parents' Guide to Nursery Rhymes is the crash course for every new mom or dad who wants to give their child the simple pleasures of traditional nursery rhymes but can't remember a single one past the first line. With its hip approach, witty headnotes, smart packaging, and link to an album of downloadable music,...