Family reading behavior and early literacy skills in preschool children from low-income backgrounds

Author(s): Bracken, Stacey Storch; Fischel, Janet E.;
Date Issued: January 2008
Publisher(s): Routledge (Firm)
Description: A study of the relationship between family reading behavior and child literacy skills in a sample of 233 low-income preschoolers attending Head Start, and an examination of the role of demographic variables in predicting early literacy skills
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Funder(s): United States. Administration on Children, Youth, and Families
Journal Title: Early Education and Development
Volume Number: 19
Issue Number: 1
Page Range: 45-67
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Early Literacy

Parents & Families > Involvement In Child Care & Early Education > Parent-Child

Parents & Families > Parent Characteristics
Country: United States
States: NEW YORK
ISSN: 1040-9289 Paper
1556-6935 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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