These sample activities will help engage children in literacy in an interactive, engaging manner while implementing the principles of Universal Design for Learning. Many of the activities are related to shared reading, which is an interactive method between an adult and a child in which they engage in a storybook with joint attention and share dialogue about the book.
Building literacy skills can bolster many aspects of children’s development, social-emotional learning, and academic engagement. Engaging in shared reading, in which caregivers or adults talk about the print in the book, has been shown to make a significant positive impact on children’s alphabet knowledge and print awareness. When children engage in activities they enjoy, it can help promote literacy as a fun learning activity instead of a chore.
Sample Activities from our Inclusive Storytime Program:
General Information about Supporting Literacy:
Shared Reading Resources: