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1) Read, rhyme, and romp: early literacy skills and activities for librarians, teachers, and parents
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"Read, Rhyme, and Romp: Early Literacy Skills and Activities for Librarians, Teachers, and Parents explores the six basic pre-literacy skills that experts agree are necessary for a young child to be ready to learn to read. Special sections within each chapter are dedicated to the specific needs of preschool teachers, parents, and librarians, making the content relevant to different settings. Recommended book lists, personal anecdotes, and literacy-rich...
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A celebration of children, families, and reading held annually since 1996, Children's Day/Book Day (known as Día) emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This collection presents the best of fifteen years of Día programming ideas.
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From the Publisher: Read-i-cide n: The systematic killing of the love of reading, often exacerbated by the inane, mind-numbing practices found in schools. Reading is dying in our schools. Educators are familiar with many of the factors that have contributed to the decline-poverty, second-language issues, and the ever-expanding choices of electronic entertainment. In this provocative new book, Kelly Gallagher suggests, however, that it is time to recognize...
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With children's schedules packed more than ever, offering high-quality programming will help parents see the library as an essential part of the children's education. Shaia has integrated books, music, and projects around popular themes and series books, divided into three grade levels, and shows you how to revitalize your children's department.