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The Building Blocks of Preschool Success

by Katherine A. Beauchat

Book Details

Publisher:Guilford Press
Published:2010-05-11
Pages:209
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

Written expressly for preschool teachers, this engaging book explains the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of implementing best practices for instruction in the preschool classroom. The authors show how to target key areas of language and literacy development across the entire school day, including whole-group and small-group activities, center time, transitions, and outdoor play. Detailed examples in every chapter illustrate what effective instruction and assessment look like in three distinct se

Our Review

This professional development guide offers preschool educators a comprehensive framework for implementing evidence-based language and literacy instruction throughout the daily classroom routine. The authors provide clear, actionable strategies for targeting key developmental areas, demonstrating how to weave learning opportunities into whole-group lessons, small-group activities, and even transitions or outdoor play. Each chapter is grounded in best practices and enriched with detailed, practical examples that bring the concepts to life.

What sets this resource apart is its focus on the seamless integration of instruction across all aspects of a preschool day, making it an invaluable tool for both new and experienced teachers seeking to enhance their practice. The illustrative examples from three distinct classroom settings offer a realistic and adaptable blueprint for creating a literacy-rich environment. Educators will finish this book feeling equipped with a deeper understanding of the "whys" behind the methods and a concrete plan for fostering early childhood success.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education