Literacy in
Early Learning

Literacy is the key that unlocks a world of possibilities. It encompasses the power of reading and writing, opening doors to knowledge and understanding. By fostering literacy skills, individuals are equipped to navigate through the vast sea of information available, enabling them to make informed decisions and contribute meaningfully to society. 

The special time you spend reading together promotes bonding and helps to build your relationship with your child. ​ 

You can start reading to your baby as part of your daily routine as soon as you wish. Babies love the rhythm & rhyme of stories and songs and simply enjoy listening to your voice. ​ You can read, sing and tell stories with your child in whatever language you feel most comfortable speaking.​

Telling stories, singing songs and saying rhymes together are also great activities for early literacy skills. ​Making up your own stories or sharing family stories can be fun and still offers children many of the benefits of reading.​

Make books part of your daily routine – take them with you to share and enjoy everywhere. ​Even 5-10 minutes of reading a day can make a huge difference to your child’s development! Be prepared to read favourite stories over and over again!​
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Check out your local Library- libraries have great varieties of books for children and adults that you can borrow free of charge. ​

Libraries also offer story times and activities for young children. ​Going along to these sessions is a way to help your child get familiar with the library, have fun and enjoy books and stories. ​

Learning Letters and Numbers.
Recognising symbols on food packaging supports early literacy like pre-reading skills.
There are so many opportunities to practice these skills when you go to the supermarket. 

• Point out interesting signs and symbols, play eye spy and ask your child to find a picture, letter or number, write a shopping list together.
• Going shopping helps kids learn that words and numbers are useful and meaningful.
• If our children observe you buy things, handle money, use bank cards, etc they will have a good, real life, foundation of experience on which to build their knowledge about money.

It’s a chance to spend time with your kids, to enjoy their company, and to watch them learn.  Chatting to your children as they ride in the trolley is a great way to connect and it’s lovely to watch his eyes light up when he learns or experiences something new. It’s a chance for some one-on-one time and have some great conversations.