The Young Child's Memory for Words

Daniel Meier offers a fresh perspective, innovative strategies, and practical guidelines for the literacy development of young children in multilingual and multicultural settings. Presenting effective, research-based ways for early childhood and elementary teachers to develop a sound and lasting appreciation for, and love of, literature among their students, this resource:

• Offers successful strategies for supporting the language and literacy learning of English language learners, with an emphasis on linking preschool and kindergarten language and literacy teaching.
• Features original examples of teaching and learning for children from birth through 8 years of age, including suggested activities and useful resource and reference lists.
• Describes the foundation for children’s literacy development, including phonemic awareness, dictation, and social interaction.
• Examines how connections between art and language can allow teachers to bring play into the classroom to foster literacy development.
• Offers strategies and programs for promoting families as powerful partners in their children’s literacy learning.
• And includes a full-color insert!

Daniel Meier is Associate Professor of Elementary Education at San Francisco State University, and Literacy Specialist for the Berkeley Unified School District.

“ The Young Child’s Memory for Words is an essential read for all those teaching young children in today’s multilingual classrooms.”
—Dr. Eve Gregory, Professor of Language and Culture, Goldsmiths College, University of London

“Meier’s vision for literacy offers a more responsive approach to children than the current push for standards and testing.”
—Rosario Villasana-Ruiz, Bilingual Child Development Specialist, San Francisco, California

“Meier’s masterful book provides a timely and thoughtful resource for both new and experienced teachers of young children.”
—Constance Jubb, Bilingual Elementary School Teacher, Berkeley, California