Building the Reading Brain, PreK-3

Discover how children€s brains change as they develop early reading skills!

Moving through skills acquisition from birth to age eight, this updated edition of the best-selling book gives educators a clear picture of how children acquire and develop language skills in preparation for reading. This updated edition features developmentally appropriate practices for fostering critical literacy skills in each age group and expanded information on English learners and Response to Intervention. The authors provide: 

• Brain-friendly strategies that build phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency skills
• Instructional applications for games, music, and play 
• Interventions for children with early reading difficulties