Synopses & Reviews
An absolute must-read, must-understand, and must-do for all primary teachers and principals. Nevills and Wolfe's book addresses the difficult issues of diagnosis and intervention with early readers before they begin to struggle.-Judy Bean, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & AssessmentColville School District, WA
A unique resource that provides a biological foundation for effective reading strategies. It is a valuable resource for any educator.-Deborah Tucker, Science and Literacy Education Consultant
Discover how children's brains change as they develop early reading skills
This updated edition of the best-selling book covers brain theory and research to give educators a clear picture of how children acquire and develop language skills in preparation for reading.
Moving through skills acquisition from birth to age eight, this resource provides best teaching practices for fostering critical literacy skills for each age group. This second edition features updated research, expanded information on English learners and Response to Intervention, and information about mirror neurons, sensory input, and decoding pathways. Readers will find: Developmentally appropriate, brain-friendly strategies for building phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency skillsInstructional applications for games, music, and play Interventions for children with early reading difficulties
Building the Reading Brain, PreK-3 sheds light on early childhood cognition and language development to help teachers provide all young learners with a strong foundation for reading success.
Synopsis
Help ensure that every child gets a strong foundation for reading success! The second edition of this bestselling book examines the development of the young brain, paying specific attention to the acquisition and development of language as preparation for reading. The authors focus on children's brain development and show teachers how to foster the critical early literacy skills that help students become successful readers. Chapters include research, theory, and brain-friendly strategies that cover: Phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency Instructional applications for games, music, and play Interventions for children with early reading difficulties
Synopsis
Discover how children's brains change as they develop early reading skills
Moving through skills acquisition from birth to age eight, this updated edition of the best-selling book gives educators a clear picture of how children acquire and develop language skills in preparation for reading. This updated edition features developmentally appropriate practices for fostering critical literacy skills in each age group and expanded information on English learners and Response to Intervention. The authors provide:
- Brain-friendly strategies that build phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency skills
- Instructional applications for games, music, and play
- Interventions for children with early reading difficulties
Synopsis
The authors translate brain theory and research into developmentally appropriate practices that foster literacy skills from birth to age eight and prepare students for reading success.