Reading, Writing, Playing, Learning: Finding the Sweet Spots in Kindergarten Literacy

by Lori Jamison Rog, Donna-Lynn Galloway

This practical handbook shows teachers how to nurture a kindergarten learning environment in which children feel safe, comfortable, and able to take risks. It offers innovative ways to encourage children to explore, experiment, discover, solve problems, and freely interact with one another. Based on extensive classroom practice,
Reading, Writing, Playing, Learning provides concrete suggestions for creating play-based learning in a culture of inquiry. The book discusses all aspects of oral language development, reading to and by children, shared and guided reading, reading to write and writing to learn, putting “play” into word play, celebrating diversity, and meeting the needs of all learners.
 

105 pages, Paperback

Published January 15, 2017

Reviews

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book for end of kindergarten/grade one. Lots of ideas around differentiation in instruction and best practices. A bit more of a traditional focus so good for someone transitioning from traditional to constructivist approach.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A useful introduction to transitional K.