Building a Bridge: Writing and Reading Connections in Early Childhood

This article shares research-based approaches in the context of specific examples in which the focal teacher fosters meaningful reading and writing connections using two key read-alouds as starting points. How do we make reading–writing connections in preschool across contexts and learning experiences to support children's literacy in meaningful, engaging, and developmentally appropria te ways and make connections visible to children? What high-quality reading and writing experiences influence preschoolers' engagement in activities? What ways are reading and writing addressed in your classroom across various instructional contexts (i.e., whole group, small group, centers)?
Source: Reading Teacher - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: Teaching and Learning Guide Source Type: research