Reading has cognitive consequences that extend beyond its immediate task of lifting meaning from a particular passage….Accumulated over time, they carry profound implications for the development of cognitive capabilities.

When it comes to teaching reading, we believe that many of the disputes surrounding best practices are the result of taking what is appropriate for some children and applying it to all learners.

From some of the foremost early literacy development experts in the field comes this practical resource for all educators of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.