A Practical Guide to Teaching Reading in the Early Years

This is a clear, jargon-free analysis of current national curriculum and national literacy strategy documents, combined with sensible and creative suggestions for implementing them.... the activities are imaginative, consistent and true to the author′s ideal of a full and empowering critical literacy for all children′ - TimesEducational Supplement, Friday Magazine

A Practical Guide to Teaching Reading in the Early Years meets the needs of student teachers on undergraduate and postgraduate teachers training courses. It addresses the English National Curriculum for Teacher Training as well as covering the curriculum requirements for young children. It will also be relevant

Ann Browne is a lecturer in the School of Education and Professional Development at the University of East Anglia where she co-ordinates the PGCE early years programme and contributes to courses for serving teachers. She has had and maintains her experience of working with children throughout the early years. Her two previous books on aspects of the English curriculum have both been published by Paul Chapman.