Teaching Beyond the Book: Methods for Integrating Math, Science, and Literacy for All Preschoolers in the Inclusive Classroom (Evidence-Based Instruction in Special Education)

Teaching Beyond the Book is a practical and inspiring guide for early childhood educators, caregivers, and families of young children, with special consideration for children with exceptionalities or learning differences.Written by Dr. Katy Green and Dr. Jacqueline Towson-speech-language pathologists and early childhood special education experts-this book offers a fresh, inclusive approach to integrating math, science, and literacy into everyday routines using storybooks. This book focuses on specific developmental domains-early math, early science, and early literacy-and demonstrates how to use high-quality children’s literature to spark learning in that area.Chapters include guidance on selecting appropriate books, evidence-based instructional strategies, and examples for children with and without disabilities.Readers will find practical tools such as planning templates, embedded learning prompts, and tips for differentiating instruction. With a focus on inclusive practices, this boo