Emergent literacy generally occurs during the first two years of life. But remember, chronological ages are very general guidelines and all children develop at their own pace. For more information on the early literacy stages, please visit this previous blog post: https://blogs.iu.edu/earlyliteracy/2023/08/25/early-literacy-developmental-continuum/ Developing alphabet knowledge during the emergent literacy stage focuses on exposure, exploration, and… Read more »
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Developing Phonological and Phonemic Awareness with Pre Readers and Writers
Children typically become pre readers and writers at about the age of five. During this stage, they will exhibit more advanced reading and writing abilities. You can support their phonological and phonemic awareness by continuing all of the activities you were doing when they were in the early reading and writing stage while placing more… Read more »
How to Develop Phonological and Phonemic Awareness During the Early Reading and Writing Stage
Children in the early reading and writing stage are usually between 3 and 4 years of age, but this is a very general guideline because all children develop at their own pace. Here are some strategies to support phonological and phonemic awareness with early readers and writers: Rhyming Activities: Rhyming games and activities help… Read more »
How to Develop Phonological and Phonemic Awareness During Emergent Literacy
During the emergent literacy stage our earliest developing readers and writers, typically aged birth to two years, are just beginning to understand and manipulate the sounds and structures of language. Even though children in this stage are not yet explicitly aware of phonemes and phonological concepts, there are strategies that promote language development that also… Read more »
How Early is Too Early to Think About Dyslexia?
October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month. Dyslexia is a neurological condition that affects language processing, particularly reading and writing skills. All children are unique, develop literacy skills at their own pace, and can fall into a wide continuum of typical development. Even so, there are signs of possible dyslexia that are important to be aware… Read more »
The Write Start: Developing Writing Skills from Birth
High Five skill # 5, early writing, doesn’t begin when children can hold writing/drawing instruments. It begins in infancy as we work to develop the precursory skills children need to engage in writing activities. Writing engages the brain in unique ways that support memory and meaning making that can’t be duplicated by using technology. Research… Read more »
Uttering, Babbling and Talking, It’s All Oral Language!
High Five Skill # 4, oral language, is a fundamental tool for communication and expression that supports children’s cognitive, social and emotional development. Birth to five years is an important period for fostering oral language skills. During these early years, adults play a vital role in creating literacy rich environments that support language skills. Let’s… Read more »
Concepts of Print: More than Fun and Games!
Concepts of print, including understanding how to hold a book, knowing how to track print from left to right, and recognizing letters and words on a page, are essential precursors to reading. Supporting young children to develop concepts of print is crucial to their literacy development. Here are some effective strategies for supporting young children… Read more »
What does Alphabet Soup have to do with Alphabet Knowledge?
Alphabet Knowledge is the ability to recognize and name the letters of the alphabet and understand that letters have meaning. Furthermore, Alphabet Knowledge promotes cognitive development by enhancing memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities and helping children make connections between sounds and symbols. Successfully learning the alphabet boosts a child’s confidence and self-esteem which can motivate… Read more »
Let’s Hear It! How to Develop Children’s Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
Phonological and phonemic awareness skills involve the ability to recognize and manipulate sounds within spoken language, setting the stage for a strong literacy foundation. There are numerous engaging and effective strategies to foster phonological and phonemic awareness in young learners. Let’s explore concrete methods that contribute to the development of these crucial skills. Rhyming Games… Read more »