What is Literacy? Literacy is the ability to read and write.
Literacy starts early in life—naming signs while driving, naming stores as you
pass by, etc. This will help your child and begin their journey of literacy. Without
many literacy experiences as a child it is more likely for the child to have
difficulty learning how to read. There is a lot of evidence that shows early
learning experiences are linked with later school achievement, emotional and
social well-being, fewer grade retentions, and reduced juvenile delinquency. Literacy
is going to make your child succeed in their life. Who doesn’t want that?
How can you help your child gain early literacy? There are
many things that you can do with your child. You can read to them, carry
conversations with him/her, expose him/her to new sophisticated vocabulary, and
help him/her to understand the meanings of words. Most importantly, exposure to
the world will help your child comprehend (understand) what they read.
Learning to read and write starts long before kindergarten,
first grade, or even preschool. It begins at a young age from children’s first
teachers—YOU! Their parents. You are the foundation to literacy and all
learning. I was once told that reading to your children is the most important
thing you can do for them. It shows them that you love them. And, it helps
build their literacy.
Life is busy, but always remember to take the time to help
your child build his/her literacy. It will benefit both of you now and in the
long run!
(If you’d like to read more about literacy, please read the
attached link) http://www.readingrockets.org/article/early-literacy-policy-and-practice-preschool-years
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