15 Ways to Promote Early Literacy Skills

    Vocabulary and Language
    1. Play labeling games
    2. Comment on surroundings
    3. Have regular detailed conversations

    Phonological Awareness
    4. Sing songs, recite nursery rhymes and poems
    5. Use everday activities to talk about sounds ("Mmm, that tastes good. 'M' makes the mmm sound.")
    6. Read books that focus on rhymes and sounds

    Book Awareness
    7. Provide access to different types of books
    8. Visit the library regularly
    9. Read to your child and let your child see you reading

    Print Concepts
    10. Point out the title and author when reading a book to your child
    11. Write your childs name and labels for common items
    12. Let your child help with routine activities, such as making up the shopping list

    Comprehension
    13. Ask questions about the book
    14. Have your child draw a picture about the story
    15. Have the child retell or "read" the book to you

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