Gaps in literacy ability between children from different socio-economic backgrounds are evident before formal schooling begins. Low income makes a minor contribution. Socio …
The home literacy environment is a well-established predictor of children's language and literacy development. We investigated whether formal, informal, and indirect measures of the …
The present study examined how the home literacy and numeracy environment in kindergarten influences reading and math acquisition in grade 1. Eighty-two Greek children …
As reading to children plays an important role in language development, primary caregivers are often encouraged to read to their children from a very young age. However, little is …
LS Yeo, WW Ong, CM Ng - Early Education and Development, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Research Findings: This study explored the association between the home literacy environment (HLE), conceptualized as comprising parents' reading beliefs and home …
KE Bojczyk, AE Davis, V Rana - Early childhood research quarterly, 2016 - Elsevier
Past research has indicated that parent–child book reading interaction quality, not just quantity, is a relevant consideration in children's vocabulary acquisition. In particular …
S Sonnenschein, M Stites, A Ross - Early Education and …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Research Findings: During COVID-19 many countries, including the US, implemented stay-at-home policies that closed most schools and childcare centers. This …
Home literacy practices are known to facilitate children's oral language and reading skills. In this study, we extend previous work by examining the amount and types of writing-related …
Dialogic reading, when children are read a storybook and engaged in relevant conversation, is a powerful strategy for fostering language development. With the development of artificial …