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This book reviews findings on how much infants, toddlers and preschoolers know and are capable of expressing from the early months on. Chapters covering each year of a child's language growth link this knowledge to McGuiness's own programme for children's reading. McGuiness charts how a child first makes sense of the world of sound and symbols, and then progresses from recognizing and decoding words to developing a vocabulary and using it to become a good listener, reader and eloquent speaker. She offers advice to parents on how to maximize interactions with their children and be a positive force in nurturing their child's language from day one.
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HEARING, ALONG WITH TOUCH, ARE THE FIRST SENSES to begin developing during gestation. Read the first page
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a superb book from one of the English-speaking world's authorities on early literacy. It is packed with information on all those milestones in the development of children's language. And, it contains a stunning final chapter on what is wrong with the teaching of reading and what we can do about it.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Good, but does not live up to premise
22 Dec 2004
Format:Hardcover
I gained some good suggestions from this book (namely the recommendation for the Jolly Phonics system) but was a bit disappointed with the lack of practical suggestions I could use with my already-quite-verbal 2 year old. Perhaps readers who work with language-challenged children would find this book more beneficial.
The author seeks to help parents model and teach language skills to their children. However, many of the recommendations seemed to almost make fun of parents who struggle with communicating with their children. I thought a more supportive tone would help achieve the author's goals, especially since (as she goes to great lengths to explain) parents do not always do a good job of listening and speaking appropriately to their children. I also found the author relied overly on anecdotal situations. Often the text referred to past anecdotes without a reminder of the context; this left me feeling lost on more than one occasion.
But as I mentioned previously, this book did steer me toward Jolly Phonics, which has provided exactly the tools I sought to help me guide my toddler into the world of phonics, reading, and writing.
The author seeks to help parents model and teach language skills to their children. However, many of the recommendations seemed to almost make fun of parents who struggle with communicating with their children. I thought a more supportive tone would help achieve the author's goals, especially since (as she goes to great lengths to explain) parents do not always do a good job of listening and speaking appropriately to their children. I also found the author relied overly on anecdotal situations. Often the text referred to past anecdotes without a reminder of the context; this left me feeling lost on more than one occasion.
But as I mentioned previously, this book did steer me toward Jolly Phonics, which has provided exactly the tools I sought to help me guide my toddler into the world of phonics, reading, and writing.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Excellent reminder to TALK TALK TALK with your baby
12 Jun 2009
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I read this book while pregnant with my first child and am so happy that I did! I've continued to refer back to the book many times since.
McGuinness explains the importance of first building strong language and listening skills as a gateway to strong reading skills. She goes further to explain how critical it is that babies hear a wide vocabulary -- in a warm, positive, interactive context -- well before they can begin speaking.
A great reminder to keep up a constant, upbeat, responsive dialogue with your baby. Great tips for encouraging language development in toddlers and young children, too. Very well written and researched.
McGuinness explains the importance of first building strong language and listening skills as a gateway to strong reading skills. She goes further to explain how critical it is that babies hear a wide vocabulary -- in a warm, positive, interactive context -- well before they can begin speaking.
A great reminder to keep up a constant, upbeat, responsive dialogue with your baby. Great tips for encouraging language development in toddlers and young children, too. Very well written and researched.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Should be required reading for ALL educators!
25 Jan 2006
Format:Hardcover
Diane McGuinness does not hold back in this book. If you are wanting some very interesting information on how a parent can affect their child's language abilities as well as their reading and writing abilities, then this is the book for you.
The author cites many references and studies that support her conclusions and recommendations.
I am currently in a Masters of Elem Education Program and taking a class in Reading Assessment. In my opinion, this book should be required reading.
There are many ways in which those in the education system in the USA have steered all of us in the wrong direction as to the best system for teaching reading. This book has made me want to conduct further research into the reasons for this. As a future classroom teacher (I've homeschooled my now nine-year triplets), I want to be an instrument of progress and this book has opened my eyes to some startling information.
I would not only recommend the book to all teachers, but to newly pregnant moms who are intersted in ways they can influence their child's literacy progress from the very start!
I would LOVE to have a long, face-to-face discussion with Diane about her theories, her research, and her recommendations.
The author cites many references and studies that support her conclusions and recommendations.
I am currently in a Masters of Elem Education Program and taking a class in Reading Assessment. In my opinion, this book should be required reading.
There are many ways in which those in the education system in the USA have steered all of us in the wrong direction as to the best system for teaching reading. This book has made me want to conduct further research into the reasons for this. As a future classroom teacher (I've homeschooled my now nine-year triplets), I want to be an instrument of progress and this book has opened my eyes to some startling information.
I would not only recommend the book to all teachers, but to newly pregnant moms who are intersted in ways they can influence their child's literacy progress from the very start!
I would LOVE to have a long, face-to-face discussion with Diane about her theories, her research, and her recommendations.
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