Early Literacy

Early Literacy is what children understand about reading and writing before they actually read and write. Research shows early literacy skills are best developed through talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. Beginning at birth, what you do every day helps prepare your child to become a successful reader. Explore the linked pages and posts to discover fun, easy ways to grow your future reader.

At the library we have books, music, storytimes and librarians excited to help you on this adventure!

THE SKILLS Print Motivation: I love books Vocabulary: I know words Narrative Skills: I tell stories Phonological Awareness: I hear sounds Print Awareness: I see words Letter Knowledge: I know my ABCs BUILD THE SKILLS Talk: talking is how children learn spoken language. They start learning at birth. Sing: singing – and rhyming – help children hear the smaller sounds in words. Read: reading is the single most important thing you can do to prepare a new reader. Write: writing – and drawing – let children represent ideas and words. It begins with scribbling. Play: playing is how children discover, explore and understand the world and their place in it.		Recommended Websites: Reading is Fundamental Reading Rockets Center for Early Literacy Learning Get Ready to Read! Day by Day NY Early Literacy Calendar Every Child Ready to Read Video: LOVING LITERACY – ZERO TO THREE MAGIC OF EVERYDAY MOMENTS