See the literacy already happening—and know what to do next.

One-time payment of $97

The Play-Based Literacy Guidebook gives you a clearer way to connect what you observe in children’s play with what you know about literacy development, without turning every moment into a lesson.

Inside, you’ll find:

• The Notice → Name → Decide framework to help you observe more closely, name the learning already unfolding, and decide what—if anything—the moment needs from you.
• A flexible developmental roadmap connecting oral language, emergent reading and writing, phonological awareness, and early decoding.
• A clear explanation of play and the science of reading, including where explicit instruction fits without taking over children’s play.
• Practical tools and real examples, including reflection pages, observation checklists, documentation templates, linked video clips, and playful practice options.
• A complete guide to storytelling and storyacting so you can begin using this powerful literacy practice with children.

“All of the magic in one place!”

“I like the guidebook because it’s all of the magic in one place! The videos showing examples of the games and storytelling in action are my favorite and so helpful. It’s also clearly organized and beautiful, with lots of real-life learning through play happening in the photos.”

—Anneke, Founder and Director of a nature-based program

This is a digital resource. You’ll receive immediate access to the downloadable PDF after purchase. This is a single payment of $97; no future payments will be charged. No physical product will be shipped.