Parental involvement routines and former Head Start children's literacy outcomes

Description:

This study examined the relationship between parental involvement routines and former Head Start children's literacy outcomes. Former Head Start children (n = 3, 808) from the National Head Start/Public School Transition Demonstration Research Project comprised the sample. Family routines and literacy outcomes in kindergarten were examined, revealing routines at home and school to be beneficial to literacy outcomes in kindergarten. (author abstract)

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Dove Meghan Kicklighter; Neuharth-Pritchett Stacey; Wright David W.; Wallinga Charlotte

Country:

United States

Date Issued:

April-June 2015

Journal Title:

Journal of Research in Childhood Education

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

173-186

Topics:

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.1. Programs > 6.1.3. Early Head Start/Head Start

2. Parents & Families > 2.3. Involvement in Child Care & Early Education

1. Children & Child Development > 1.2. Child Development & School Readiness > 1.2.6. Early Literacy

ISSN:

2150-2641

Online

0256-8543

Paper

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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