How Very Young Children Explore Writing
Author(s): Marie M. Clay
How Very Young Children Explore Writing introduces the reader to the fascinating writing attempts of preschool children.
Product Information
Series overview -- An introduction to the series: My perspective on relevant issues -- Introduction to early writing -- First there is scribble - ask yourself why -- Pictures carry the story -- When you write it gives the child ideas -- Has the child discovered something new or is it invention? -- How does the child use space on the page? -- Tracing over is good, trying to copy is harder -- Getting control of letter-making takes time -- My words are my take-off platform -- Moving across print involves strict rules -- Which way round does the letter go? -- It gets more complex -- Many other signs and signals -- Learning more letters -- Finding letters in words -- Finding something a little more complex -- One-to-one pointing is very clever -- Forming a message and putting it down in print -- Suggestions for parents, caregivers and preschool teachers -- Summary.
General Fields
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- : Pearson Education Australia
- : Pearson Education Australia
- : 01 July 2010
- : Australia
- : books
Special Fields
- : colour illustrations
- : colour illustrations
- : 52
- : 372.623049
- : Paperback
- : Marie M. Clay