Download or read book Building Blocks for Beginning Readers, eBook written by Kimberly Jordano and published by Creative Teaching Press. This book was released on 2005-12-05 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emergent readers must master twelve essential skills, or concepts of print, before participating in a formal reading program. The hands-on activities encourage children to explore the function of letters, words, sentences, and punctuation and to practice tracking print. Tips for evaluating children's progress and an assessment tool are also included.