Dagmara Paiva, Susana Silva, Milton Severo, Pedro Moura-Ferreira, Nuno Lunet, Ana Azevedo
Validation of the Short Assessment of Health Literacy in Portuguese-speaking Adults in Portugal
Gaceta sanitaria
effects book reading technique called interactive book reading language literacy development 4yearolds lowincome families evaluated teachers read books children reinforced vocabulary books presenting concrete objects represented words providing children multiple opportunities use bookrelated words teachers also trained ask openended questions engage children conversations book activities provided children opportunities use language learn vocabulary meaningful context children interactive book reading intervention group scored significantly better children comparison group peabody picture vocabulary testiii measures receptive expressive language book reading related activities promote development language literacy skills young children