Know the Facts
- Early literacy begins soon after birth as children start to learn about the world in which they live
- Early literacy begins with good listening and speaking skills
- Early literacy requires that child has a good understanding of the structure of their language and has an age-appropriate receptive and expressive vocabulary
- Children with speech and language delays are more likely to have later difficulties with reading and writing
- Parents and caregivers are children’s first teachers
- Early exposure to books will give children an opportunity to hear words and see pictures and gain new knowledge
- Children who are read to do better in school
- Reading is a great way to bond with children (make it fun, not work)
- You can never be too young for books