| Published: | 1 September 2007 |
| Format: | Paperback 160 pp full-colour on high quality, flexibound paper, illustrations |
| Category: | Parenting & Childcare |
| ISBN: | 9781876451806 |
| Price: | $29.95 |
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Up Downs
A fun and practical way to introduce reading and writing to children aged 2 –5
Kaye Forster, Michelle Neumann
Up Downs shows how enjoyable and easy it can be for parents to introduce reading and writing to young children (aged 2 to 5). The Up Downs' approach makes it fun for parents and children to share time together reading, singing, moving and playing. At the heart of this book are songs, beautifully illustrated stories and imaginative activities.
Parents can use these to help children enjoy reading, begin to recognise letter shapes in the world around them, and learn how to draw them. The Up Downs' active approach to early literacy learning has been endorsed by leading educators, parents, grandparents and carers of young children who have tested its effectiveness.
'Michelle has come up with a practical and realistic strategy that can be part of every parent's toolbox in helping their child on the road to early literacy.' Stephanie Dunn-Balzer, BA, BTeach, MA Applied Linguistics and mother.
Up Downs is most useful for parents, other carers and professionals in early childhood and child care programs. The letter recognition ... can be easily understood and used in interactive and enjoyable ways with young children ... I recommend these materials for use by parents and those involved in early childhood care.' Professor Merv Hyde AM PhD, Professor of Special Education, Griffith University.
'Up Downs offers an excellent opportunity for parents to engage in their children's early literacy education in a positive and fun way.' Michelle Hughes, children's librarian.
'Michelle Neumann's Up Downs represents an original approach to children's early literacy. This multi-sensory program provides parents with low-cost activities to engage children in print, focusing in a fun way on the abundance of environmental print that surrounds us.' Dr Michelle Hood, School of Psychology, Griffith University.
'My three-year-old son is really excited, and keeps reminding us to do ups and downs. My husband said, "Finally something which is really easy to read and use in a fun way for both parent and child".' Fazila Essack, BSocSc, BA(Hons)(Psych).
Kaye Forster
Kaye Forster is a widely recognised children's illustrator with more than 30 books to her credit. She is Senior Art Director and Artist for Happy Caterpillar Productions and is also an art teacher. Kaye has studied children's are and literature extensively, and lives on Queensland's Gold Coast. Her illustrations can be seen throughout Up Downs.
Michelle Neumann
Michelle Neumann, a mother of five children, passionate about helping children develop a love of reading and writing. Michelle is a primary and secondary school teacher and hold degrees in science and education. She lives on the Gold Coast with her family.
