nursing children read for pleasure and develop a life-long love of reading is a priority for all primary school teachers. The National Curriculum focuses heavily on promoting reading for pleasure and engaging pupils using a range of diverse and inclusive texts and materials. This text supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS and Early Career Teachers to understand the importance of supporting children to become readers, enjoy reading for pleasure and develop higher level reading skills. It includes guidance, case studies and theoretical perspectives to show trainee teachers how they can develop children’s reading.

This established text and teacher resource is now in a revised and updated third edition, with a broader focus on whole-class instruction as well as small-group and individualized intervention. The evidence-based Interactive Strategies Approach (ISA) provides a clear framework for supporting literacy development in grades K–3, particularly for students who experience reading difficulties. The book gives teachers the knowledge needed to more effectively use existing curricular materials to meet core instructional goals in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, word solving/word learning, vocabulary and language skills, and comprehension. Twenty-six reproducible forms can be copied from the book or downloaded and printed from the companion website. Of special value, the website also features approximately 200 pages of additional printable assessment tools and instructional resources. Prior edition title: Early Intervention for Reading Difficulties. New to This Edition *Increased attention to whole-class instruction, teaching linguistically diverse students, writing development, and language–literacy connections. *More examples of explicit instructional language, including sample scripts. *Incorporates the latest research about early literacy development and difficulties. *End-of-chapter "key points" and an end-of-book glossary. *Additional online-only reproducible tools, including ISA lesson sheets.

One of the most problematic areas in the teaching and development of literacy appears to concern children's interactions with non-fiction books. Many surveys and reports have commented on the tendency for children to do little more than copy out sections of non-fiction texts. The Exeter Extending Literacy (EXEL) project was set up with the aim of exploring ways in which non-fiction might be used more effectively and profitably than this. In this book David Wray and Maureen Lewis outline the thinking behind the project and describe in detail the many useful teaching strategies and approaches which were developed in collaboration with primary teachers across the country. Teachers of children from five to fourteen will find this book both a stimulating account of a very influential development project and a useful source of practical teaching ideas.

Ways to Encourage a Love for Reading in Your Child: A Comprehensive Guide Are you looking for effective ways to instill a love for reading in your child? Look no further! "Ways to Encourage a Love for Reading in Your Child" is a must-have book for parents who want to cultivate a lifelong passion for books in their little ones. Packed with practical tips and strategies, this short read will equip you with the tools you need to create a reading-friendly environment and foster a love for literature in your child. Table of Contents: 1. Create a Reading Routine 2. Read Together 3. Visit the Library 4. Provide a Variety of Books 5. Be a Reading Role Model 6. Make Reading Fun 7. Encourage Book Discussions 8. Allow Freedom of Choice 9. Create a Reading Nook 10. Introduce Digital Reading 11. Celebrate Reading Achievements 12. Join a Book Club 13. Read Books that Reflect Diversity 14. Encourage Writing and Creativity 15. Make Reading a Family Activity 16. Visit Bookstores 17. Support Reading at School 18. Use Reading as a Reward 19. Explore Different Formats 20. Attend Author Events 21. Make Books Accessible 22. Encourage Peer Recommendations 23. Support Reading Challenges 24. Embrace Series and Sequels 25. Read Books Before Watching Adaptations 26. Discuss Real-World Applications 27. Support Reading Initiatives 28. Encourage Reading Aloud 29. Frequently Asked Questions 30. Have Questions / Comments? 31. In "Ways to Encourage a Love for Reading in Your Child," you will discover the importance of establishing a reading routine and how it can positively impact your child's reading habits. By setting aside dedicated reading time each day, you will create a sense of structure and consistency that will make reading a natural part of your child's daily life. Reading together is another powerful way to foster a love for books in your child. This book will guide you on how to make reading sessions interactive and engaging, allowing you to bond with your child while exploring the magical world of literature. Visiting the library is an adventure in itself! Learn how to make the most out of library visits and help your child discover new books and authors. By exposing your child to a wide variety of books, you will This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents Ways to Encourage a Love for Reading in Your Child Create a Reading Routine Read Together Visit the Library Provide a Variety of Books Be a Reading Role Model Make Reading Fun Encourage Book Discussions Allow Freedom of Choice Create a Reading Nook Introduce Digital Reading Celebrate Reading Achievements Join a Book Club Read Books that Reflect Diversity Encourage Writing and Creativity Make Reading a Family Activity Visit Bookstores Support Reading at School Use Reading as a Reward Explore Different Formats Attend Author Events Make Books Accessible Encourage Peer Recommendations Support Reading Challenges Embrace Series and Sequels Read Books Before Watching Adaptations Discuss Real-World Applications Support Reading Initiatives Encourage Reading Aloud Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?

Welcome to a book-lover's best friend! This collection of engaging and content-focused activities will help you nurture literacy in your classroom--or the entire school. Filled to the brim with suggestions for engaging students with books in a meaningful and academic way, you will be able to use these activities with small or large groups. They allow students to bring their own reading experience-regardless of level of proficiency-to the table to use as the basis for learning about reading and writing. And this resource will help mentor every student's most effective literacy model--you! You'll be given full background information for all activities so that you can set the tone for a confident and considered approach to the love of books!

Here, one of America’s foremost experts in public library services to children cover the basics of library services for children. Jeanette Larson highlights best practices and "toolkits" that provide tools and resources to quickly implement programs and services. She includes model programs, checklists and forms, and ready-to-use examples of programs, with an emphasis on programs that are inexpensive to implement and simple to replicate. From start to finish, learn how to plan, implement, and manage public library programs and services for children, ages birth to twelve years old. Children's services are a critical part of today's library services and staff need basic background information, practical advice, and specific examples of how to perform the fundamental duties required of them. Special features of the book include: Basic information on how to implement the fundamental services and programs of library services to children Background and rationale for the provision of these services and programs Enhancements for children's programs and services that support literacy and learning Templates for successful programs Examples of inexpensive and ready-to-use programs ranging from simple to on-going and more elaborate programs Children’s Services Today: A Practical Guide for Librarians offers basic background, practical experience, and best practices necessary for the successful provision of children's services in today's public library. Whether you are a part-time children's librarian in a small, rural library, a generalist assigned to provide children's programming in a medium-sized library, or a paraprofessional working in the children's department in a large urban library, this practical guide will help you implement dynamic programs and services that meet the needs of today's children and families

What do I need know about English to teach it effectively in primary school?; How do children learn English?; How do I teach it? What does a good primary English lesson look like? This is the ultimate guide for primary trainee teachers grappling with these questions. A comprehensive text supporting you to teach the National Curriculum for primary English, it covers both subject knowledge and teaching theory and practice. This new edition includes an updated chapter on ′Oracy: Speaking and listening′, explorations of updated theory and reseach and new links to the Core Content Framework (CCF).