Birth to age 5 is a critical period in building the foundation for later success in reading and writing. From some of the foremost early literacy development experts in the field comes this practical resource that is a must-have for all educators of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Using eight key practices as the framework, the authors discuss how educators can support five important areas of young children’s early literacy development.

Authors: Tanya S. Wright, Sonia Q. Cabell, Nell K. Duke, and Mariana Souto-Manning

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