Story Stretchers: Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books - Softcover

Raines, Shirley C; Canady, Robert J

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Synopsis

It's original. It's fun. It's 450 terrific teaching ideas that are based upon the latest research on how young children become good readers. It connects 90 of the best children's books to early learning centers--science, nature, math, art, music, movement, cooking and circle time. Each book is "s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d" five ways with lively learning activities that heighten reading readiness and sharpen comprehension skills, too. And it's so easy to use!

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About the Author

Shirley C. Raines is a former classroom teacher, Head Start director, and child care center director, holding a doctorate in education from University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she also earned her master of science degree. Currently, she is president of the University of Memphis and the first woman to hold that position.

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