The Young Child's Memory for Words: Developing First and Second Language and Literacy

Daniel Meier offers a fresh perspective, innovative strategies, and practical guidelines for the literacy development of young children in multilingual and multicultural settings. Presenting effective, research-based ways for early childhood and elementary teachers to develop a sound and lasting appreciation for, and love of, literature among their students, this resource:

• Offers successful strategies for supporting the language and literacy learning of English language learners, with an emphasis on linking preschool and kindergarten language and literacy teaching.
• Features original examples of teaching and learning for children from birth through 8 years of age, including suggested activities and useful resource and reference lists.
• Describes the foundation for children’s literacy development, including phonemic awareness, dictation, and social interaction.
• Examines how connections between art and language can allow teachers to bring play into the classroom to foster literacy development.
• Offers strategies and programs for promoting families as powerful partners in their children’s literacy learning.
• And includes a full-color insert!

Daniel Meier is Associate Professor of Elementary Education at San Francisco State University, and Literacy Specialist for the Berkeley Unified School District.