Early+Literacy

Early Literacy

It is critical that students begin to be exposed to literacy and literacy techniques at an early age. Students are able to recognize visual cues, such as signs, at a very early age. Learning to read and write begins at infancy and continues throughout students lifetime.



Early Literacy Technique that can be utilized by parents and teachers to preapre students for literacy. [|Ready At 5] Summarizes skills important in becoming a reader (for newborn to age 6) and then has a section of activities by ages. Includes bibliography and brief explanation of No Child Left Behind Act. Put out by The Partnership for Reading, administered by the National Institute for Literacy in cooperation with National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, and US Department of Education and US Department of Health and Human Services. [|Early Literacy]

Ways for parent to build a child's early literacy skills. Good section on choosing good books, reading aloud, and language-rich homes. From Reading Is Fundamental.

[|Reading is Fundamental]

Parent Page Handouts on a variety of topics including choosing books for young children and reading with your child. In English and Spanish. Sponsored by Parents As Teachers, an early childhood parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until age five. Program designed to enhance child development and school achievement through parent education.

[|Parents and Teachers Resources]