The purpose of this manual is to present in a practical way the ideas from pre-elementary Right to Read programs that they may help to enrich and expand other early childhood education programs. Besides dealing with assessment, skill areas, and activities, the manual supplies other relevant information on the following topics: (1) dimensions of a positive and comprehensive child development program, (2) what administrators should know about a comprehensive reading program, (3) integration of reading skills in the child development curriculum, (4) methods for teacher training and staff development, (5) settings for early learning activities, (6) methods of coordinating federal and other resources to implement an exemplary program, (7) procedures for developing public awareness of the program, and (8) administrators' roles, responsibilities, and relationships with parents. (RL)