| Description |
xvii, 190 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. Language and learning in the early years: some guiding principles to inform non-fiction reading and writing -- 2. Early experience of pictures and print: environmental print; board, bath and cloth books; word books and books functioning as toys -- 3. Alphabet books: enjoying letters, words and illustrations -- 4. Counting and concept books: books to enjoy and learn from -- 5. Reading and writing non-fiction at home : Orla's books and writing -- 6. Early informational writing three to six years: making a start with informational genre -- 7. Non-fiction texts and resources three to six years: choosing and using quality texts -- 8. Early reference books: dictionaries, thesauruses, encylopaedias and atlases -- 9. Learning from television and film: making viewing an active experience -- 10. Information and communication technology: computers and learning -- 11. The role of fiction in informational learning: securing a personal foothold -- Glossary of terms relevant to non-fiction reading and writing -- App. 1. Official frameworks: their guidance on non-fiction writing and reading -- App. 2. Non-fiction books for under-threes -- App. 3. Non-fiction books for three to fives -- App. 4. Non-fiction for five to sixes |
| Summary |
This lively and informative text examines children's first experience of non-fiction during the pre-school and foundation years. Its careful consideration of different kinds of quality non-fiction, including books, posters, charts and computer software will provide a helpful framework from which Early Years teachers can work. The book offers a rich resource of information, with illustrative case studies and many examples of children's responses to non-fiction, providing: coverage of pre-school and foundation years for children up to 6 years of age, references to research findings on the place of non-fiction in early years, and references to The National Literacy Strategy, Early Learning Goals, and the National Curriculum for English |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Reading (Early childhood) -- Great Britain.
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Prose literature -- Study and teaching (Early childhood) -- Great Britain.
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| LC no. |
2003046800 |
| ISBN |
0415253373 |
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0415321395 hardback |
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