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Concepts of Print
Definition
Concepts of print refers to the ability of a child to know and recognize the ways in which print works for the purposes of reading, particularly with
regard to books.
Resources
Bennett-Armistead, V.S., Duke, N.K., & Moses, A.M. (2005). Literacy and the youngest learner: Best practices for
educators of children from birth to five. New York: Scholastic.
Michigan Department of Education Early Literacy Committee. (2001). Michigan Literacy Progress Profile. Lansing, MI: Department of Education.
Shedd, M. (2008). Concepts of print and genre. Presentation for TE 301 (a), East Lansing,
MI.
Strickland, D., & Snow, C. (2002). Preparing our teachers: Opportunities for better reading
instruction. Washington, D.C.: Joseph Henry Press.