Contents -- Contributors -- Chapter 1. Laying Foundations: Principles and Practices to Guide Early Literacy Programs -- Chapter 2. Dynamic Systems Theory Applied to Language and Literacy Learning -- Chapter 3. Learning What Print Means: Print Awareness in School, Home, and Community -- Chapter 4. Exploring Squiggles on Paper: Teaching and Practicing Letter Knowledge Skills -- Chapter 5. Recognizing and Manipulating Sounds: Phonological and Phonemic Awareness -- Chapter 6. Putting Letters and Sounds Together: Phonics and Decoding Strategies -- Chapter 7. Using Sounds and Letters to Form Words: Developmental Spelling -- Chapter 8. Bringing Stories to Life: Approaches to Understanding and Enjoying Narratives -- Chapter 9. Learning About the World: Exploring and Comprehending Expository Texts -- Chapter 10. Working with Parents: Ways to Involve Parents in Early Literacy at Home and at School -- Chapter 11. Enriching Language and Literacy: Integrating Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Drama -- Chapter 12. Assessing Students' Needs and Progress: Use of Data to Adjust Instruction -- Chapter 13. Learning and Improving Together: Collaborative Professional Development -- Chapter 14. Applying Systematic and Engaging Practices: Planning Units and Lesson Activities -- Index.