PIPPIN PUBLISHINGBORN TO LEARN: DEVELOPING A CHILD’S READING AND WRITING |
ISBN: 0-88751-104-X View Graphical Site Go Back |
Descript: The first smile, the first laugh, the first word.... These are the eagerly anticipated and treasured moments in a child's early life. From the moment they're born, children are ready to experiment and learn about communicating -- whether with the cries of a hungry infant, the chuckles of a baby playing peek-a-boo, or the emphatic "No!" of an independent toddler. As parents and caregivers, our love for the young children in our lives points the way for us in responding to their needs and wants. But there are many ways that we can turn those responses into opportunities to nurture our children's developing understanding of language, and to start them on the path of becoming successful and lifelong learners. In Born to Learn: Developing a Child’s Reading and Writing, Carole Rhodes and Lenore Ringler share decades of experience as teachers, researchers, and mothers in describing how to turn everyday activities into learning opportunities for babies and young children. From suggestions about language games, to ideas about turning household chores into times for conversation, to advice about books to share, Born to Learn is full of practical, hands-on, and fun ways to encourage speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Each chapter focuses on a particular stage in children's development -- from infancy through the preschool years -- and highlights ways you can help your child learn and grow, and be ready to meet the challenges and adventure of entering school.
Paperback 6" x 9" |
Table of contents: Foreword Understanding Our Perspective Your Infant: Birth to Tweleve Months Your Growing Toddler: One to Three Years Your Preschool Child: Three to Five Years Caring for Your Child: A Time for Decisions Finding the Right Resources for Your Child Afterword |
Review: "I bought this book for myself and now I give it as a gift whenever a new baby is born, or when I go to a baby shower or when I go to a young child's birthday party. This book provides the reader with practical information that is eminently useable. The authors are renowned in their field and one can see why. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect in a child's life and gives us a treasure trove of ideas that help our children learn to read and write. I have read many books like this and this has provided me with the most comprehensive and easy to read information. It is helpful, practical and an easy read. Get this--it will help you and the children you interact with. It is a relatively inexpensive book which is worth its weight in gold." "As a new mother I know how important it is to help my daughter develop a love for books and reading. This books shows you how this can be done--and the activities are fun and rewarding. It's an important book for parents to read! And I really enjoyed it!!" "At last, a guidebook for giving our children an advantage and a step up on the learning curve. Most useful is its guidance in avoiding the pitfalls of unnecessary and expensive programs. This is a worthwhile (and inexpensive) purchase which will benefit children in years to come. Clearly, the authors background as professors and parents has really helped prepare this book." "I just got a copy of this book and all I can say is WOW!. I have two children and wish I had this for my first. This book really helps put reading in perspective. No Hooked on Phonics for me--this book is all I need. This book does for reading what Dr. Spock and Dr. Brazelton did for child rearing. Easy to read, practical and complete. I can't wait to see the companion website and the second book which is for parents of older children. I highly recommned Born to Learn for everyone who deals with young children--even teachers could learn from this." |