EJ508888 PS523816
Title: Parental Involvement in Emergent Literacy Skills of Urban
Head Start Children.Author(s): Nespeca, Sue McCleaf
Source: Early Child Development and Care, v111 p153-80 Jul 1995
Publication Date: 1995
Notes: Special issue topic: "Focus on Caregivers."
ISSN: 0300-4430
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143)
Journal Announcement: CIJDEC1995
Explored the impact of parental involvement and of public libraries
on Head Start children's emerging literacy skills. Found differences
in the amount of parental involvement in literacy activities and the
types of activities. Library use was minimal for fear of damaging
books, transportation problems, or lack of time or effort. Suggested
improvements include home book delivery and parent workshops. (AA)
Descriptors: *Beginning Reading; *Childrens Libraries; Early
Childhood Education; Early Intervention; *Literacy; *Parent Child
Relationship; *Parent Participation; *Preschool Children
Identifiers: *Emergent Literacy; Project Head Start
