Discover how to help PreK students develop pre-reading competencies that build capacity for future reading -- phonological awareness, print concepts, and alphabetics. Research-based and accessible, this essential guidebook helps readers sidestep common errors and create engaging, child-appropriate curriculum that lays a strong foundation for future reading skills. Filled with effective resources, activities, and a simple scope and sequence to guide instruction, this critical toolit equips educators to set emerging learners up for success--back cover.

1. Beginning with Some Basics -- 2. English Alphabetics for Teachers -- 3. Teaching Phonological Awareness -- 4. Shared Reading and Interactive Writing to Teach Print Concepts and the Alphabetic Principle -- 5. Teaching Letters and Letter-Sounds.