Early Literacy at Home

5 Simple Practices that Promote Early Literacy

Here are some ways that you can promote literacy at home!

TALK

• Talk to your children even if they aren’t talking yet.
• Talk with your child as you go through daily routines. Explain things and ask questions.
• Talk with your children in the language you know best.

SING

• Singing slows down language so children can hear sounds and syllables. This will help them sound out words when they begin to read.
• Don’t worry if you are not a good singer. Your children will love singing with you!
• Sing with your child in the language you know best.

READ

• Read with your child every day!
• Read with your child in the language you know best.
• As you read together, point to letters and words on the page.

WRITE

• Have crayons, markers, and paper in your home.
• Scribbling leads to writing. Give your child plenty of time to scribble and draw.
• Let your child see you write in the language you know best.

PLAY

• Play = Learning!
• Children learn and use language by playing with one another.
• Give your child time for free play during the day.