Volunteers Working with Young Readers

A guide for volunteers helping young children to develop as readers. Overviews theoretical foundations and practical details of childrens' literacy development, and addresses concerns such as the first day as a volunteer, books to use, and helpful strategies to build on a child's natural abilities with language. Detailed scenarios and situations with real children in classrooms are useful for teachers as well as volunteers. 10x7", spiral wire binding. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR