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Focus on the Facts: Using Informational Texts Effectively in Early Elementary Classrooms
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Hall, Kendra M.; Sabey, Brenda L. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2007
Effective use of informational texts in early elementary grade classrooms can extend and expand children's knowledge of the world and provide critical skills necessary for success in the information age. This article suggests several research-based instructional activities that will enhance children's ability to use and comprehend informational…
Descriptors: Reading Materials, Young Children, Primary Education, Elementary School Students
Learning about Environmental Print through Picture Books.
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Kuby, Patricia; And Others – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1996
Describes picture books that contain environmental print (print found in the natural environment of a child, such as logos, billboards, and road signs) and how they can be used in the classroom. Includes "ABC Drive!" by Naomi Howland (1994), "The Signmaker's Assistant" by Tedd Arnold (1992), and four others. Also provides a…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Childrens Literature, Early Childhood Education, Emergent Literacy
"Can God Come Here?" Using Religion-Based Literature in Early Childhood Settings.
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Zeece, Pauline Davey – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1998
Discusses the use of developmentally appropriate religion-based literature in early-childhood education to address children's inquiries about God and religion. Suggests that these literature experiences can extend children's knowledge base, cultivate their critical-thinking skills, and develop their tolerance for religion-based differences.…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Critical Thinking, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education