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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 lifel...
Includes a discussion of the major issues about beginning reading, a summary of some current research-based recommendations, evaluation criteria for beginning reading instructional programs, cost analysis of programs evaluated, and conclusions and cautions about selecting and designing effective reading instructional programs. Covers K through 3rd grade. Charts and tables.
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