Contributions of the home literacy environment to preschool-aged children's emerging literacy and language skills

Author(s): Weigel, Daniel J.; Martin, Sally S.; Bennett, Kymberley K.;
Date Issued: 2006
Publisher(s): Routledge (Firm)
Description: A cross-sectional and longitudinal study of the influence of parents' demographic characteristics, literacy habits, reading beliefs, and literacy and language activities with the child on preschoolers' literacy and language development
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Funder(s): University of Nevada at Reno. Agriculture Experiment Station
Journal Title: Early Child Development and Care
Volume Number: 176
Issue Number: 3-4
Page Range: 357-378
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Early Literacy

Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Family Influences

Parents & Families > Parent Characteristics
Country: United States
ISSN: 0300-4430 Paper
1476-8275 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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