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Early Literacy
 
Reading together to build early literacy
Did you know that you can help your child get ready to read even while he is very young? When an infant shows excitement over pictures next to his crib, or a toddler turns the pages of a board book, or a preschooler recognizes the first letter of his name on a cereal box, each is demonstrating emerging literacy skills. Reading to your child from birth is the best way to make them a successful reader when they start school.

Experts say..
Reading experts Susan Hall and Louise Moats sum up the benefits of reading aloud to your child in the early years.
Your child:

  • develops background knowledge for more complicated learning
  • builds vocabulary
  • is exposed to rich language patterns
  • learns the structure of a story
  • learns how to handle books and becomes familiar with reading
  • identifies reading as a pleasurable activity

   
   

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