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Early Literacy is what children already know about reading and writing before they learn to read and write. Parents and caregivers play a vital role in the education of their children in these formative years of literacy. Study results show that literacy development begins shortly after birth, so it is never too early to start reading (among other practices) with your child.
Early Literacy is what children already know about reading and writing before they learn to read and write. Parents and caregivers play a vital role in the education of their children in these formative years of literacy. Study results show that literacy development begins shortly after birth, so it is never too early to start reading (among other practices) with your child.
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Early Literacy Practices
Early Literacy Practices
The phrase early literacy practices refers to a set of research-based best practices for nurturing young readers and school-ready learners. In our graphic, the 5 early literacy practices (for parents and caregivers) are illustrated by the rays of the sun:
The phrase early literacy practices refers to a set of research-based best practices for nurturing young readers and school-ready learners. In our graphic, the 5 early literacy practices (for parents and caregivers) are illustrated by the rays of the sun:
- Read
- Talk
- Play
- Sing
- Write
When implemented, each of these 5 activities encourages growth and the development of early literacy skills in children.
When implemented, each of these 5 activities encourages growth and the development of early literacy skills in children.
Early Literacy Skills
Early Literacy Skills
The five fundamental skills that are necessary for young children to succeed in school are:
The five fundamental skills that are necessary for young children to succeed in school are:
- Print Awareness
- Background Knowledge
- Vocabulary
- Phonological Awareness
- Letter Knowledge
These 5 skills are illustrated by the branches of a growing tree. Finally, a child's early education is "rooted" in the shared use of gestures, oral language, body language, and facial expressions to communicate meaning.
These 5 skills are illustrated by the branches of a growing tree. Finally, a child's early education is "rooted" in the shared use of gestures, oral language, body language, and facial expressions to communicate meaning.
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