From Rhyme to Reading: How Language Play Builds to Reading - Paperback

by Marion Milton (Author)

This book, From Rhyme to Reading: How Language Play Builds to Literacy, will help your child to begin school with a good grasp of language, rhyme and what reading and writing are all about. although the book is based on research, both seminal works that changed the way we viewed literacy along with a few more recent studies that continued to support or refined the early studies. Even though based on research, the book is written in an easy to understand way and includes the author's personal experiences and suggestions for the reader to consider.

Is there a small child in your family?

Do you know how best to prepare your child to for literacy learning when they start Kindergarten, Pre-school, primary or elementary school?

One of the most powerful ways is through the gift of language.

In From Rhyme to Reading, Dr Marion Milton shows you how everyday conversations, songs, rhymes, stories, and playful language games can help lay the foundation for strong literacy skills. The content and strategies described are backed by research yet filled with practical tips. These make up a Parent's Guide that will this help parents to:

• • Foster rich vocabulary and clear communication.
  • Use songs, rhymes, and stories to spark a love of language.
  • Turn daily routines into fun opportunities for learning.
  • Build the listening, speaking, and thinking skills that lead to reading success.

With warmth and clarity, Dr Milton demonstrates that preparing your child for literacy doesn't require a lot of resources, any formal structure or pressure-it begins with joy, connection, and play.

Give your child the best possible start on their journey from rhyme to reading.