Early Literacy

Early literacy refers to the foundational skills children develop before they learn to read and write independently. It includes key abilities such as vocabulary development, phonological awareness (sounds letters make), letter recognition, print awareness (letters look like), and storytelling skills.

 Promoting early literacy involves engaging children in activities like reading aloud, singing songs, playing with rhymes, and encouraging conversations. Research shows that strong early literacy skills contribute to later academic success and language development.