The Early Literacy Handbook is a comprehensive and practical guide on how to teach children to read and write. The title incorporates both a phonics and context-based approach to literacy to help children achieve their literacy targets while also ensuring they are engaged and encouraged to become life-long learners. Split into clear, easy-to-understand sections by age, this title covers: [] How to build on what children already know, [] Assess children's needs, [] Work with parents, [] Motivate for reading and writing, [] Teach phonetics and unit in context. [] Suitable from Birth to 7, this must-have guide explains the theory behind best practice, followed by practical examples and case studies that can be considered in the context of any setting.