Before children can learn to read, they must develop a range of early literacy skills. Learning these skills, which begins at birth, has a long- term impact on children’s reading achievement and academic success. Children who enter school with well-developed early literacy skills have an advantage; they are ready to learn to read (Every Child Ready to Read, 2nd Edition).

Activities to do at home

Note: Sing to your child the songs you know and love. You don’t need a perfect voice, just some enthusiasm.

• Move to the music
• Sing Nursery Rhymes
• Fill a plastic bottle with cereal or use a pie-tin and wooden spoon as percussion instruments

Resources

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