The finger play glove is an ideal tool to introduce small words and expose preschoolers to simple spelling as a means for helping them internalize phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle. In ABC Literacy Storytimes, each themed chapter is dedicated to a letter of the alphabet and an animal or object that begins with that letter. Every chapter includes an introductory spelling component, an alliteration exercise, finger plays, themed book resources, ABC activities and creative activities to create well-rounded, phonemically aware programs for preschoolers. Following the chapters are annotated lists of alphabet books and relevant and related resources. Use these suggestions to create varied and exciting storytime programs that lead to early literacy development and future academic success for your young audiences.

Grades PK–1. By Marilyn Lohnes. 251 pp. ISBN 978-1-60213-023-4 2008.