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

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

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Bracken Stacey Storch; Fischel Janet E.

Publisher(s):

Routledge (Firm)

Funder(s):

United States. Administration for Children, Youth, and Families

Country:

United States

State(s)/Territories/Tribal Nation(s):

New York

Date Issued:

January, 2008

Journal Title:

Early Education and Development

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

45-67

Topics:

2. Parents & Families > 2.5. Parent/Family Characteristics

2. Parents & Families > 2.3. Involvement in Child Care & Early Education > 2.3.3. Parent-Child

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

ISSN:

1040-9289

Paper

1556-6935

Online

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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