
The Science of Reading in the Preschool Classroom
Practical Tools for Early Childhood Teachers
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 20. July 2026
Book
Hardback
264 pages
978-1-032-94995-6 (ISBN)
Description
Teachers are hearing a buzz around the Science of Reading from school administrators, policymakers, and media outlets. This comprehensive and practical guide demystifies the Science of Reading for preschool classrooms, explaining how the approach can be easily incorporated into early childhood teachers' daily reading instruction.
The first Science of Reading resource tailored specifically to preschool contexts, the book explores evidence-based strategies to enhance reading and writing skills in a research-backed and developmentally appropriate way, focusing on practical applications including phonemic awareness and effective classroom routines. Teachers will be able to learn the benefits of each strategy for an intended audience, incorporate new instructional procedures into their daily routines, and utilize assessment data to differentiate instruction.
Essential reading for both preservice and in-service teachers, this book provides actionable insights and real-world examples to help educators implement the Science of Reading in their preschool classrooms.
The first Science of Reading resource tailored specifically to preschool contexts, the book explores evidence-based strategies to enhance reading and writing skills in a research-backed and developmentally appropriate way, focusing on practical applications including phonemic awareness and effective classroom routines. Teachers will be able to learn the benefits of each strategy for an intended audience, incorporate new instructional procedures into their daily routines, and utilize assessment data to differentiate instruction.
Essential reading for both preservice and in-service teachers, this book provides actionable insights and real-world examples to help educators implement the Science of Reading in their preschool classrooms.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate, Professional Practice & Development, Professional Reference, and Professional Training
Illustrations
42 s/w Zeichnungen, 13 s/w Tabellen, 48 s/w Abbildungen, 6 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder
13 Tables, black and white; 42 Line drawings, black and white; 6 Halftones, black and white; 48 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-032-94995-6 (9781032949956)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Katherine Beauchat | Katrin Blamey | Joanna Newton
The Science of Reading in the Preschool Classroom
Practical Tools for Early Childhood Teachers
Book
approx. 07/2026
1st Edition
Routledge
€37.50
Not yet published

Katherine Beauchat | Katrin Blamey | Joanna Newton
The Science of Reading in the Preschool Classroom
Practical Tools for Early Childhood Teachers
E-Book
approx. 07/2026
1st Edition
Routledge
€39.49
Available for download

Katherine Beauchat | Katrin Blamey | Joanna Newton
The Science of Reading in the Preschool Classroom
Practical Tools for Early Childhood Teachers
E-Book
approx. 07/2026
1st Edition
Routledge
€39.49
Available for download
Persons
Katherine Beauchat is currently Associate Professor at Notre Dame of Maryland University, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in literacy education.
Katrin Blamey is Associate Professor, Education Department Chair, and Director of M.Ed. Programs at DeSales University. She has experience teaching and researching in early childhood educational settings, including Head Start.
Joanna Newton is Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Notre Dame of Maryland University where she teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in literacy instruction.
Katrin Blamey is Associate Professor, Education Department Chair, and Director of M.Ed. Programs at DeSales University. She has experience teaching and researching in early childhood educational settings, including Head Start.
Joanna Newton is Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Notre Dame of Maryland University where she teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in literacy instruction.
Author
Middle Georgia State University, USA.
Notre Dame of Maryland University, USA.
Content
Chapter 1: Understanding Science of Reading in the Preschool Classroom Chapter 2: Oral Language and Vocabulary Development in the Preschool Classroom Chapter 3: Reading Comprehension in the Preschool Classroom Chapter 4: Concepts of Print and Alphabet Knowledge in the Preschool Classroom Chapter 5: Phonological Awareness in the Preschool Classroom Chapter 6: Phonemic Awareness in the Preschool Classroom Chapter 7: Meaningful Writing in the Preschool Classroom Chapter 8: Home-School Literacy Support Chapter 9: The Science of Reading in the Preschool Classroom: Putting it all Together.