As we know, and research supports, young children’s literacy development is crucial to building a foundation for future language acquisition, communication skills, and later reading success (National Early Literacy Panel [NELP], 2008). Springtime provides a wonderful opportunity to foster children’s literacy skills by offering new experiences and vibrant outdoor settings that can ignite children’s natural… Read more »
Month: March 2025
Yes, Rest Time Reading Matters!
Whether it be naptime or bedtime, reading to young children before they go to sleep fosters several developmental skills, including language acquisition, cognitive growth, and emotional bonding. A consistent rest time reading routine promotes early literacy and strengthens the caregiver-child relationship which supports future learning and well-being. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits… Read more »
Making Story Time Magical: Fun Ways to Involve Young Children
Engaging young minds by making story time interactive fosters their early literacy and cognitive skills development. Caregivers and educators can significantly enhance language acquisition, imagination, and social skills by making story time interactive. Recent research has found that interactive story time has a positive impact on children’s brain development, imagination, language, and learning. Interactive story… Read more »
“Digital Learning or Digital Delay? How Screen Time Affects Early Literacy”
In today’s digital age, screen time has become a routine part of children’s lives, even at a young age. We constantly have smartphones, tablets, and computers at our fingertips and concerns have emerged about how screen time influences developmental milestones, particularly in literacy. Birth to age 5 is a critical period for language and literacy… Read more »