As Early Childhood Professionals we can help young children learn new words
by talking, singing, signing, and reading to them every day.
Early Literacy Resources
Dr. Marilyn Daniels
Dr. Daniels has been recognized as one of the most prolific researches in the field of sign language and non-verbal communication. For over two decades Dr. Daniels has been teaching college and producing visionary research. Her commitment to her study is unwavering, dedicated countless hours to helping children, parents and educators understand and master the power of American Sign Language. Marilyn Daniels, Ph.D
Dr. Jean Feldman
Jean Feldman has been actively involved in education for over 35 years as a classroom teacher, instructor of adults, author, and consultant. Dr. Feldman has a B.A. from the University of Georgia, a D.A.S.T. from Emory University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Georgia State University. She is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the National Kindergarten Alliance, and the International Reading Association. Songs and Activities for Young Children
Enhancing Early Literacy with American Sign Language
Kirsten Dennis has fifteen years of experience working with young children and has successfully integrated American Sign Language into her curriculum for hearing students for the last ten years. For more information about teaching and learning American Sign Language with young children and a complete ASL early childhood curriculum, read Sign to Learn: American Sign Language in the Early Childhood Classroom (2005), written by Kirsten Dennis and Tressa Azpiri and published by Redleaf Press. Enhancing Early Literacy with American Sign Language
Starfall*com
Teachers around the world use Starfall.com and Starfall high-quality educational products as an inexpensive way to make the classroom more fun and inspire a love of reading and writing. Parents use Starfall to prepare their children for school, and to support them once they are there. Starfall is an educational alternative to other entertainment choices for children. Starfall
Get Ready to Read
Get Ready to Read! (GRTR!) is a national initiative to build the early literacy skills of preschool-age children. The initiative provides an easy-to-administer, research-based screening tool to early childhood educators, child care providers, and parents in order to help them prepare all children to learn to read and write. GRTR
Every Child Ready to Read
The Public Library Association and the Association for Library Service to Children, have incorporated the latest research into a series of parent and caregiver workshops to provide public libraries with vital tools to help prepare parents for their critical role as their child's first teacher. ALA.org
PBSKids
Play, Read and Explore at PBSKids
www.pbskids.org
Arthur Signs
A great resource for parents and teachers to learn, practice and print sign.
http://pbskids.org/arthur/print/signdesign/
Reading Rockets
The Reading Rockets project is comprised of PBS television programs, available on videotape and DVD; online services, including the web sites ReadingRockets.org and ColorinColorado.org; and professional development opportunities.
http://www.readingrockets.org/