Dr. Tanya S. Wright shares research examining instructional practices that promote young children's oral language, vocabulary, and knowledge development. Listeners will be inspired to incorporate intentional vocabulary instruction for students throughout the school day. Tanya offers a wealth of information with examples based on her book, A Teacher's Guide to Vocabulary Development Across the Day: Grades K-3.

Episode Mentions: 

• Tanya's books:
  • Literacy Learning for Infants, Toddlers, & Preschoolers: Key Practices for Educators(NAEYC 2022)
  • A Teacher's Guide to Vocabulary Development Across the Day: Grades K-3(Heinemann 2021)
  • All About Words: Increasing Vocabulary in the Common Core Classroom: PreK-2(Teachers College Press 2013)
  • Nurturing Knowledge: Building a Foundation for School Success by Linking Early Literacy to Math, Science, Art, and Social Studies(Scholastic 2007)
  • A Parent's Guide to Reading With Your Young Child(Scholastic 2006)

Other Resources Tanya Recommends:

• SOLID Start (FREE, open-access science curriculum materials with integrated literacy learning opportunities)

Connect with Tanya:

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When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.