Book
Beyond baby talk : from speaking to spelling : a guide to language and literacy developemnt for parents and caregivers / Kenn Apel, Julie J. Masterson.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780307952288 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 284 p. : ill.
- Publisher: Roseville, Calif. : Prima Pub., c2001.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Sponsored by The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association." |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-217), Internet addresses and index. |
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| Subject: | Children > Language. Language acquisition Language acquisition > Parent participation |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | PC 401.93 Ape 2012 | 31681002598027 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
The first five years of a child's life are the most critical for speech and language development, and, as a parent, you are your child's primary language role model. So what are the best ways to help your child develop the all-important skill of communication? Fun, easy, and engaging, this book shows you how! Inside, you'll discover all of the essential steps and checkpoints from birth through age five, tips to help your child progress on schedule, and easy methods. - Random House, Inc.
Guide your child to effective communication with this fully updated handbook.
Language is about so much more than just words, and healthy communication is the foundation of your childâs ability to succeed emotionally, socially, and academically. The first eight years of life are a critical period of language and literacy development, and as a parent, you are your childâs primary role model as he or she begins to acquire speaking, reading, and writing skills. And yet, you may be uncertain of what constitutes typical language progress and of what activities and practices will enhance your childâs learning experiences the most. Fully revised and updated for our modern times, Beyond Baby Talk is here to guide you through the easiest and most engaging ways to instill strong communication skills in your child, and to provide fun for you both along the way.
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Inside, youâll find all of the essential steps and checkpoints to help you gauge your childâs progress, as well as easy methods to:
⢠Evaluate and monitor your childâs spoken language development
⢠Enhance your childâs literacy skills for improved spelling, reading, and writing abilities
⢠Understand and navigate environmental influences on language development such as television, texting, and cultural slang
⢠Recognize the signs of language and literacy progress problemsâand know when to seek professional help
In collaboration with and copyrighted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)Â www.asha.org/BeyondBabyTalk
