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 »
Tag: Early Literacy Skills
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 “High Five” Early Literacy Skills
As you know, literacy is one of the most important aspects of early childhood development and includes what I like to refer to as the “High Five” early literacy skills: 1) phonological and phonemic awareness; 2) alphabet knowledge, 3) concepts about print 4) oral language and 5) early writing. The “High Five” early literacy skills… Read more »
Authentic Literacy Skills Assessment in the Early Years
Literacy skills form the foundation of a child’s academic journey, empowering them to explore the world through books, imagination, and knowledge. It is essential to assess children’s literacy skills accurately and meaningfully. Authentic assessment methods offer a window into a child’s true capabilities, so that learning experiences can be tailored and and targeted support can… Read more »