No Limits to Literacy for Preschool English

'This book offers a foundation in language and literacy that greatly benefits dual language learners.'ùPamela S. Allen, Lead Teacher//Gifted FacilitatorBallantyne Elementary School, Charlotte, NCProduce strong language and literacy outcomes for the youngest English learners!Research and practice have established that early oral language and literacy skills development can predict later academic success. But how do young children whose first language is not English become proficient learners, and which classroom strategies have the most impact on literacy learning? This valuable resource helps teachers understand how English learners (ELs) ages 3 to 5 acquire the foundations for literacy and offers practical, research-based strategies for teaching language and literacy skills. Theresa A. Roberts, an expert literacy practitioner and researcher for preschool ELs, offers strategies that have been field-tested and proven effective by more than 1,000 early childhood educators. One of the few literacy resources available that focuses exclusively on preschool ELs, this book helps teachers of young children: Understand the essential elements for building early literacy skills, including teaching the alphabetic principle, phonological awareness, and vocabularyEncourage family involvement and nurture the home-school allianceBuild on children's primary languageStrengthen preschool programs serving young ELs No Limits to Literacy for Preschool English Learners shows teachers how to lead children to high levels of literacy competence, engagement, and enjoyment!

Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Resources English Learners Bring to Literacy Learning
Introduction
The Language and Literacy Wellspring
The Emotional Wellspring
The Motivational Wellspring
The Family Wellspring
The Cultural Wellspring Conclusion
Building on and Scaffolding
With Primary Language Introduction
Why Support Children's Primary Language?
Primary Language and Literacy Achievement Adding Some Magic
Metacognitive Benefits Beyond the Words
Social/Emotional Aspects of Primary Language
What Happens to the Primary Language
When Children Enter Preschool?
Using Primary Language for Social/Emotional Purposes Benefits of Using Primary Language for Literacy
Learning Primary Language Resources Practices for Supporting Primary Language at Home Different Primary Language Programs Spending
"Time on Task" in English Patience in Achieving Bilingualism Conclusion
Oral Language Development in a Second Language
Introduction
Second Language Learning in Naturalistic Settings Second Language Learning in Preschool Settings Examining the Silent or Receptive Stage in Second Language
Acquisition Learning About Language Acquisition From Caregivers Cultural Variations in Caregiver
Speech and a Challenge for Educators Language for Basic Communication and Academic Learning How Children Learn the Meaning of Words Learning
Words From Instruction Second Language Learning and Literacy Classroom
Contexts for Language Development
The Wonder and Limits of Storybook Reading Conversations
With Children Language Development During Center Time Talking-up Routines and Transitions Mealtime
Opportunities for Talking Language and Literacy-Enhanced Play Teacher
Oral Language-An Elephant in the Room Home Influences on Second Language Learning Conclusion
Befriending the Alphabet
Why and How Introduction Can Children With Limited Knowledge of English Learn the English Alphabet?
Why Explicit Instruction
Is Beneficial Going Deeper Into the Alphabet Should Letter Names or Letter Sounds be Taught First?
How Should the Upper Case and Lower Case Letters be Taught?
Learning Personal Names Making the Connection Between Letters and Meaningful Printed Words Writing Helps Children Learn the Alphabet
Teaching the Alphabet in a Language Other Than English
How Much Letter Instruction Is Needed?
Conclusion
Sounds in Words: AKA Phonological Awareness
Introduction
What is Phonological Awareness?
Words- the Foundation of Phonological Awareness Unnatural Aspects of Phonological Awareness Preschool
Phonological Awareness and Later Reading Can Preschool Children Learn Phonological Awareness?
Connections Between L1 and L2 Phonological Awareness
Learning Phonological Awareness in a Second Language
The Joined Hands of Vocabulary and the Alphabet Does
Second Language Pronunciation Matter?
How Much Phonological Awareness Do Preschool English Learners Need?
WhatG++s Up With Rhyming? Making Sounds Stand Still and be Concrete
The Language Used in Phonological Awareness Instruction Conclusion
Providing Access to Literacy Learning
Instruction and Curriculum Introduction Essential Elements of an Effective Curriculum
An Articulated Curriculum
The Language of Instruction Building Relationships While Fostering Literacy Teachers
G++ Support and Instructional Roles
The Value of Small Groups and 1-on-1
Increasing Opportunities for Teachers
G++ Support Role
The Language of Relationship Building Benefits of Explicit
Instruction High-Quality Teaching and Learning Child Choice and
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No Limits to Literacy for Preschool English Learners

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