 McGee, L. M. & Richgels, D. J. (2003). Designing Early Literacy Programs: Strategies for At-Risk Preschool and Kindergarten Children. NY: The Guilford Press.
This text focuses on how preventing reading difficulties and promoting success in at-risk 3- to 5-year old learners can be achieved. The step-by-step structure of the book that looks at conceptualizing, planning, and implementing an effective early literacy program is very useful for both professionals and students in the field. The authors emphasise that the best quality early childhood literacy programmes must strike a balance between child-initiated activities and the activities and instructions planned by the teachers. |