Language and Literacy for the Early Years
- Sally Neaum - Teesside University, UK
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.
Key Features
- An accessible text covering a key topic
- Includes activities and features to engage the reader with the text
- Essential reading for early childhood language, literacy and communication modules
- Gives practical guidance on supporting children's language acquisition
A well written and easily accessible book that will prove useful for students studying langauge acquisition and development. The inclusion of impact on reading and writing is particularly valuable to those working in the education section, and the focus on phonics is up to date and relevant. The 'definitions' of key terms is particularly useful throughout the book, and the case studies and activities make this a working, ongoing tool to aid progression.
Chapter 10 on rhymes, poems and songs will be recommended for reading to support a taught session on playful language from the Communication, Language and Literacy module.
This was a really useful introductory source for our first year students studying language development and was also useful on one of our SEN modules. I will be adding it to our reading lists and using it again.
Really accessible text book which helps learners engage with key topics covered in the text. Excelent reflective questions, activities and case studies again helping the elaqrners to engage with the topics and apply to practice. Helpful definitions of key terminology in each chapter too. A very user-friendly text.
A very useful resource for early years practitioners who work with children in the area of language and communication development
A very accessible text for undergraduate ECCE students. Presented in a clear, concise style with plenty of activities included also.
Language and Literacy for the Early Years (2012) is an excellent core reading for the students studying their foundation degree. Sally Neaum links theory to practice impeccably through several hands on case studies and activities. This book is a fine addition to the Early Childhood Studies Series.
An extremely useful text which covers important aspects of early language and literacy in an accessible and interesting way.
A good starting point for EYFS students approaching these crucial areas.
An essential read for students studying Child Development .