Neaum, Sally,

Language and literacy for the early years / Sally Neaum. - vii, 176 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - Early childhood studies series . - Early childhood studies. .

Includes bibliographical references (p.163-168) and index.

Part 1: Language acquisition -- 1.An introduction to language acquisition -- 2.Understanding language acquisition and development: theories and approaches -- 3.Language development charts -- 4.Talking with babies -- 5.Factors that affect children's language acquisition and development -- 6.Responding to children with speech, language and communication needs -- Part 2: Supporting children's language acquisition and development -- 7.Interaction to support language acquisition and development -- 8.Supporting bilingual and multilingual children's language learning -- 9.Starting from the child -- 10.Rhymes, poems, songs, music and stories -- 11.Creating a literate environment -- Part 3: Becoming a reader and a writer -- 12.Understanding literacy -- 13.Emergent literacy -- 14.Phonics in the early years.

"This core text for early childhood studies and early years students focuses on communication, language and literacy in the pre-school years. The text begins by discussing language acquisition and development covering development theory, talking with babies and the factors that affect development. It goes on to give guidance on how to support children's language acquisition through rhymes, songs, story books and storytelling. Finally, it examines the roots of literacy and asks 'what comes before phonics?' Interactive activities are included throughout to engage the reader and research focus features help students make essential links between theory and practice." -- Provided by publisher.

9780857257413 0857257412 9780857258595 0857258591


Language and languages--Study and teaching (Early childhood)--Great Britain.
Literacy--Study and teaching (Early childhood)--Great Britain.

372.6044 / NEA