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Early Literacy
Nurturing a child's journey towards reading begins at birth through the development of essential language and pre-literacy skills. By intentionally incorporating simple, engaging practices into everyday routines such as mealtimes, diaper changes, and bath time, parents and caregivers can playfully foster these foundational skills. These enjoyable interactions not only create positive associations with learning but also lay a crucial groundwork for future reading success, setting the stage for a bright and literate future.
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Early Literacy Practices
Read
Reading books with your child is the most important way to get them ready to read. It increases vocabulary and understanding of how books work. Children who enjoy being read to become more eager to learn to read. Read together every day.
Play
Pretend and dramatic play are fun ways to develop skills. Play helps children think symbolically, so they understand that spoken and written words can stand for real things.
Write
Writing is anything from scribbles to drawing pictures and finally writing letters. It connects fine motor skills with the understanding that written words have meaning.
Sing
Because of their rhyme and rhythm, songs are a natural way to learn about language. Sing, rhyme and play music daily. Make up silly songs.
Talk
Children learn about language by listening to other people talk and joining in the conversation. Talk about daily tasks and activities together.
School Readiness Skills
Based on a survey of Clermont County teachers, these are the top five skills new kindergartners need but often lack.
By talking, singing, writing, playing, and reading with your child each day, you can help them master these skills and be school-ready.
Reading Guides
Reading together is magical. As you discover adventures between the covers of a book, you also discover things about each other. And with every page you turn, your child expands vocabulary, comprehension, reasoning, grammar and other skills.
School readiness includes all the skills a child needs to be prepared for school: academic, physical, social, and emotional development. This means knowing not only the ABCs and 123s, but also how to hold a pencil, how to interact with a teacher and classmates, how to sit and listen, etc.