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Andrews, Jean F.; Taylor, Nancy E. – Sign Language Studies, 1987
Fourteen strategies a hard-of-hearing mother uses while reading a book with her hard-of-hearing preschool son are observed. These strategies are grouped in four large categories: (1) confirmation of child's understanding; (2) focusing attention on the book and its content; (3) specific language input; (4) concept development. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Hearing Impairments, Home Instruction, Language Acquisition
Paglin, Catherine – Northwest Education, 1998
Early literacy involves daily reading aloud as well as writing or dictating activities. Preschoolers learn that reading is enjoyable, pictures provide story clues, and print goes from left to right and represents words and meaning. Listening, watching, and asking questions increase vocabulary and comprehension. Sidebars include tips, a book list,…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Emergent Literacy