Six Skills by Age Six

Foreword by Saroj Ghoting
Preface
Introduction: The Importance of Early Literacy
CHAPTER 1: FROM NATIONAL TO LOCAL: A BRIEF HISTORY OF 6 BY 6
Every Child Ready to Read®
Transitioning from Every Child Ready to Read® to 6 by 6
Simplified Language
Decoding and Comprehension
Child-Friendly Art
Ages and Stages
The Birthplace of 6 by 6: Johnson County, Kansas
The State Library Adopts and Expands 6 by 6
Timeline
Informational Materials
Staff Training
Outreach
Looking Ahead
References
CHAPTER 2: ESTABLISHING AN EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM
Assessing Community Needs
Obtaining Staff Support
Administrators and Board Members
Front-Line Staff
Early Literacy Cadre
Facilities Team
Adapting Your Collection
Improving Web Content
Using Marketing and Communication to Promote Your Message
Obtaining Community Support
Gathering the Necessary Resources
Finding Funding
Extending Outreach and Hosting Special Events
Outreach Storytime
Community Events
Community Book Displays
Parent and Provider Workshops
State Library Implementation
Evaluating Your Early Literacy Initiative
Implications for Outreach
Checkup and Check Out: For Kansas Kids
Implications for Outreach
Looking Ahead
References
CHAPTER 3: HELPING CHILDREN LEARN THE SIX SKILLS, AND HELPING ADULTS HELP CHILDREN
In the Library: Storytimes
Storytime Groups
Storytime Basics
In the Library: Early Literacy Spaces
A Space Overhaul in a Larger Library
Creating a Medium-Size Early Literacy Space
A Space Conversion in a Small Library
What's Play Got to Do with It?
Blocks
Book Play
Dramatic Play
Exploration
Games
Matching
Pretend Play
Puppets
Puzzles
Reading
Rhyming
Rich Language
Sequencing
Singing
Talking
Texture Play
Tracking
Writing
Early Literacy Activity Kits
Development
Adaptation
A Close Look at an Early Literacy Activity Kit
The Importance of Pre-Writing (in Kits and Everywhere)
Consider Technology
Purposeful Use
Interactive Use
Resources for Technology Use
In the Library: Working and Speaking with Adults
Looking Ahead
References
CHAPTER 4: HAVE FUN WITH BOOKS
Enthusiasm: A Key to Learning This Skill
Activities That Help Children Develop This Skill
Books That Are Very Good for Have Fun With Books
Connecting the Skills
Links to Lifelong Learning
Storytime Plans for Have Fun With Books
Have Fun With Books: A Storytime for Early Talkers
Have Fun With Books: A Storytime for Talkers
Have Fun With Books: A Storytime for Pre-Readers
Have Fun With Books: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Early Talkers
Have Fun With Books: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Talkers
Have Fun With Books: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Pre-Readers
Looking Ahead
References
CHAPTER 5: TALK TALK TALK
Interaction: A Key to Learning This Skill
Activities That Help Children Develop This Skill
Books That Are Very Good for Talk Talk Talk
Connecting the Skills
Links to Lifelong Learning
Storytime Plans for Talk Talk Talk
Talk Talk Talk: A Storytime for Early Talkers
Talk Talk Talk: A Storytime for Talkers
Talk Talk Talk: A Storytime for Pre-Readers
Talk Talk Talk: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Early Talkers
Talk Talk Talk: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Talkers
Talk Talk Talk: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Pre-Readers
Looking Ahead
References
CHAPTER 6: TAKE TIME TO RHYME, SING AND PLAY WORD GAMES
Play: A Key to Learning This Skill
Activities That Help Children Develop This Skill
Books That Are Very Good for Take Time to Rhyme, Sing and Play Word Games
Connecting the Skills
Links to Lifelong Learning
Storytime Plans for Take Time to Rhyme, Sing and Play Word Games
Take Time to Rhyme, Sing and Play Word Games: A Storytime for Early Talkers
Take Time to Rhyme, Sing and Play Word Games: A Storytime for Talkers
Take Time to Rhyme, Sing and Play Word Games: A Storytime for Pre-Readers
Take Time to Rhyme, Sing and Play Word Games: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Early Talkers
Take Time to Rhyme, Sing and Play Word Games: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Talkers
Take Time to Rhyme, Sing and Play Word Games: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Pre-Readers
Looking Ahead
References
CHAPTER 7: NOTICE PRINT ALL AROUND YOU
Awareness: A Key to Learning This Skill
Activities That Help Children Develop This Skill
Books That Are Very Good for Notice Print All Around You
Connecting the Skills
Links to Lifelong Learning
Storytime Plans for Notice Print All Around You
Notice Print All Around You: A Storytime for Early Talkers
Notice Print All Around You: A Storytime for Talkers
Notice Print All Around You: A Storytime for Pre-Readers
Notice Print All Around You: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Early Talkers
Notice Print All Around You: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Talkers
Notice Print All Around You: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Pre-Readers
Looking Ahead
References
CHAPTER 8: LOOK FOR LETTERS EVERYWHERE
Observation: A Key to Learning This Skill
Activities That Help Children Develop This Skill
Books That Are Very Good for Look for Letters Everywhere
Connecting the Skills
Links to Lifelong Learning
Storytime Plans for Look for Letters Everywhere
Look for Letters Everywhere: A Storytime for Early Talkers
Look for Letters Everywhere: A Storytime for Talkers
Look for Letters Everywhere: A Storytime for Pre-Readers
Look for Letters Everywhere: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Early Talkers
Look for Letters Everywhere: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Talkers
Look for Letters Everywhere: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Pre-Readers
Looking Ahead
References
CHAPTER 9: TELL STORIES ABOUT EVERYTHING
Sequencing: A Key to Learning This Skill
Sequencing and Stories
Sequencing and Sorting
Sequencing and Counting
Activities That Help Children Develop This Skill
Books That Are Very Good for Tell Stories About Everything
Connecting the Skills
Links to Lifelong Learning
Storytime Plans for Tell Stories About Everything
Tell Stories About Everything: A Storytime for Early Talkers
Tell Stories About Everything: A Storytime for Talkers
Tell Stories About Everything: A Storytime for Pre-Readers
Tell Stories About Everything: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Early Talkers209
Tell Stories About Everything: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Talkers
Tell Stories About Everything: A Reproducible Storytime Guide for Pre-Readers
Looking Ahead
References
Conclusion: The Benefits and Usefulness of Creating a Unique Early Literacy Initiative
Index