Shared Storybook Reading

Reading storybooks with young children is one of the most important things adults can do to support early language and literacy skills. What other fun, engaging interaction can teach children so many critical concepts including print awareness, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and social and conversational skills all at once? Making the most of shared reading is the goal of this practical guide, ideal for early childhood educators in preschool, Head Start, and child care programs. Step-by-step strategies help educators engage, respond to, and teach young children during storybook reading information they can share with parents to continue the learning at home.