This paper reviews high-quality empirical studies on book reading practices in early
childhood that have resulted in increases in child vocabulary. The overarching purpose of …

Although numerous studies have identified a correlational relationship between vocabulary
and comprehension, we know less about vocabulary interventions that impact reading …

The science of reading should be informed by an evolving evidence base built on the
scientific method. Decades of basic research and randomized controlled trials of …

This study examined active Swedish preschool teachers' thoughts and perceptions in terms
of read-alouds as a tool to support children's language and literacy development. The …

Understanding students' learning strategies is important for teachers and researchers since
they try to develop a learning environment that stimulates high-quality learning outcomes. To …

Although an abundant literature documents preliterate children's word learning success from
shared storybook reading, a full synthesis of the factors which moderate these word learning …

Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K–12
students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using …

Using a framework based on principles of teaching and learning, this guide for teachers and
teacher trainees provides a wealth of suggestions for hel** learners at all levels of …

This meta-analysis examines the effects of vocabulary interventions on pre-K and
kindergarten children's oral language development. The authors quantitatively reviewed 67 …

We assessed impacts on classroom quality and on 5 child language and behavioral
outcomes of a 2-year teacher professional-development program for publicly funded …