Literacy is most commonly understood as reading and
writing. Before children can read and write, they need to grasp other forms of
language, such as speech and the use of print and pictures. Parents have a
vital role to play in helping their children develop these skills, along with a
positive attitude towards reading.
The first five years of children’s lives are most critical
for laying down the foundations for all academic and social outcomes. During
this time the development of literacy understandings in a quality, play based,
literacy rich environment contributes significantly to the maximisation of
children’s literacy outcomes throughout their lives.
Literacy often makes people think of school and many parents
expect that literacy will be taught to their children once they start school.
Children do not wait until they start school to develop
literacy skills.
From birth, babies and children are learning all the time.
Literacy is a part of everyone’s daily life, you can use
simple day to day activities to encourage literacy skills with your child.
Some simple activities to use with your child:
· Talking
with your child, using names and labelling items
· Singing
and Rhyming
· Reading
stories
· Writing
your shopping list
· Demonstrating
correct font (in NSW we use NSW Plain font)
Keep checking for some more interesting activities to
support literacy development.
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