Now you can implement the ideas and research findings of Jean Casey's Early Literacy to help students become successful readers and writers. These flexible, engaging activities can be used across the grade levels. They will motivate students and empower them to design their own projects, create their own written products, and above all, be in control of their learning. A must for every educator, this book is especially useful to those involved in English as a Second Language, Special Education, and Gifted programs.

Casey's critically acclaimed work is revised here with the latest research and software developments that help you strengthen early literacy through the use of talking computers. Filled with exciting research results and anecdotal proof of the effectiveness of new teaching methods for the twenty-first century, it shows you how to boost literacy, especially among those with learning disabilities or oral/hands-on learning styles, as well as ESL students.

Computers are being integrated in early literacy classrooms nationwide and around the world. Learn how you can use computers effectively...