A balanced approach to language, listening and literacy skills in the early years

by Sue Palmer and Ros Bayley

3rd Edition (2008) offers fully updated material including a revised phonics and Early Years Foundation Stage goals chapter

Foundations of Literacy provides fun activities to develop the skills, concepts and knowledge underpinning literacy for children aged three to six, with clear explanations of the research and reasoning on which the book is based. There is also practical advice on helping children transfer this learning to their own, child-initiated activities in oder to build firm foundations for literacy.

Fun activities for young children to develop language, listening and phonemic awareness

Creative ways to build handwriting skills

How to develop literacy skills through music, movement, song, role play, story telling and picture books

Photocopiable materials for use in the classroom

“This excellent book combines that perfect mix of reassuring theory and practical suggestions on how to translate the theory into effective action”Julia Strong, Deputy Director, National Literacy Trust

“I have been carrying my Foundations of Literacy around with me and using it all the time in my work".Ally Collier, Sure Start, Orton

134 pages, A4, spiral bound, FULL COLOUR