Teaching Reading and Writing PreK-3

Effective literacy instruction lies at the intersection of theory and practice. But how does one combine these principles to design and implement effective reading and writing lessons that are accessible, engaging, and practical?

Teaching Reading and Writing PreK-3 provides preservice teachers with a multi-layered approach for creating strategies to guide student literacy from kindergarten through grade three. Written directly to the reader with inclusive language, it incorporates recurring themes vital for the nurturing of literacy, such as connecting theory to clinical placements; student diversity; equity; differentiating instruction for various abilities; the instruction-assessment cycle, and more.

This user-friendly text empowers readers to implement strategies for literacy instruction, creating learner-ready teachers who can effectively teach from Day 1. In addition, Teaching Reading and Writing PreK-3 helps readers identify their own unique opinions and viewpoints, helping them to discover and shape their identities as teachers.

The text connects ideas to practical teaching through a variety of features:

• Real-Life Examples: vignettes introduce each chapter and are focused on teacher candidates working in classroom settings
• Connection to the Field: specific activities help readers immediately put concepts into practice in their clinical placements
• Engaging with Families: concrete ideas that involve student families (with consent of a mentor teacher)
• Lesson Planning: sample outlines demonstrate exactly how to plan effective reading lessons that meet standards and apply concepts from the book
• What Do You Believe: templates for teaching candidates to reflect on chapter content and consider how it influences their teaching beliefs, culminating in a literacy learning philosophy in the final chapter
• Companion Website: this publication includes access to a companion website that compiles the resources found in each chapter, as well as templates, organizers, and record sheets
• And much more!