Table of Contents

Early literacy: the current context
Leading into literacy
Speaking and listening
Physical foundations of literacy
Metalinguistic development
Print awareness
Symbolising and representation
Phonological awareness

About the Author

Sally Neaum is a lecturer in Early Childhood, and teaches Primary English in initial teacher training. She has worked as a nursery and primary school teacher, as an advisor in early years and inclusion. She has an M.Ed in Educational Psychology and Special Educational Needs and her doctoral research was in the pedagogy of early literacy.