Build early literacy skills in Pre-K and Kindergarten
The shift in reading instruction has left many early childhood educators searching for clarity and support. Ready to Read bridges the gap between research and real-world practice, offering early childhood teachers the tools they need to deliver evidence-based, developmentally appropriate instruction grounded in the science of how young children build literacy skills.
Edited by literacy expert Latisha Hayes, PhD, this resource brings together leading voices in the field to demystify key concepts and provide practical, easy-to-implement strategies tailored to pre-K and kindergarten classrooms. Whether you're just beginning your structured literacy journey or looking to align your instruction with new mandates, this guide will help you feel equipped and empowered. Discover how to:
Align instruction with research-supported literacy recommendations
Support emergent literacy through play-based activities
Build phonemic awareness, vocabulary, comprehension, and early writing skills
Promote literacy development for multilingual learners
Implement strategies contributed by top early literacy experts
Ready to Read is your resource for laying solid early literacy foundations - empowering every child to become a confident, joyful reader through inclusive, research-informed practices.
Paperback. 240 pages.
Features
Provides guidance on aligning classroom practices with evidence-based literacy recommendations grounded in the science of reading
Offers easy-to-implement techniques designed for Pre-K and Kindergarten educators
Supports foundational skills, including phonemic awareness, vocabulary, comprehension, and early writing
Integrates developmentally appropriate, play-based activities to nurture early literacy growth
Includes strategies to promote literacy development for multilingual learners, ensuring equitable instruction for all children