Product Description
It is never too early to start comprehension instruction. In fact, reading begins with meaning making. Andie Cunningham and Ruth Shagoury designed a reading program for five- and six-year-olds based on this premise. Most of the students in Andie’s Portland, Oregon, kindergarten class have little or no alphabet knowledge when they enter the classroom in the fall. English is a second—or third—language for many of the children in this low-income neighborhood. Throu… More >>
Starting with Comprehension: Reading Strategies for the Youngest Learners
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#1 by Nicole Heinlein on February 6, 2010 - 4:03 pm
This book is a great resource for early childhood educators! I had the great opportunity to take a reading comprehension class from one of the authors, Ruth Shagoury. This book came in handy while planning for my own kindergarten class in how to implement comprehension strategies. I recommend this book to all pre-K and Kindergarten teachers!
Rating: 5 / 5