ERIC Number: EJ747236
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Feb
Pages: 7
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 36
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ISSN: ISSN-1082-3301
All in the Family: Connecting Home and School with Family Literacy
Crawford, Patricia A.; Zygouris-Coe, Vicky
Early Childhood Education Journal, v33 n4 p261-267 Feb 2006
Family literacy has come of age during the past quarter of a century. This article provides a brief review of family literacy history and components. Pedagogical implications for teachers of primary grade students are considered, and suggestions given for increasing home-school literacy involvement through the following types of initiatives: sharing information, increasing access to materials, and implementing strategies that invite family involvement.
Descriptors: Family Literacy, Family School Relationship, Young Children, Family Involvement, Primary Education, Educational History, Educational Strategies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Primary Education
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Language: English
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