Five Activities for Developing Early Literacy

Five activities for developing early literacy are:

• Talking – Children learn language by listening to their parents and caregivers talk to them. The more language children hear, the more words they know.
• Singing – Children learn through songs. Singing slows down language so children can hear the different parts of words. This prepares them to read.
• Reading – Reading with your child is the single most important thing you can do to raise a reader.
• Writing – Reading and writing go hand in hand. Children learn pre-reading skills through scribbles and drawings.
• Playing – Playing is a child’s natural way to learn. Pretend play is especially good because it helps your child develop thinking and language skills.

The little things you do with your child will have a lasting impact on your child’s future as a reader.