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Ready for Kindergarten

Pre-literacy-Why is it important?
Children who are ready for kindergarten have had lots of exposure to books and reading. And because of this, they have developed skills that will help them learn to read. These are referred to as early literacy skills. 

Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read or write. Your child has been learning about language and literacy since birth!

Studies have confirmed that there are six early literacy skills that will help your child start school ready to learn. When you spend time reading, talking, singing, and playing together with words and language you can help get your child ready for kindergarten. You are the key to your child's school success! 

The Six Pre-literacy Skills
  1. Print Motivation means interest in and enjoyment of books.
  2. Vocabulary means knowing the names of things.
  3. Letter knowledge means learning that letters look different and that each letter has a name and a sound.
  4. Print awareness  means learning that in English we read from left to right, and from top to bottom.
  5. Phonological awareness means the ability to hear and play with the smaller sounds in words.
  6. Narrative skills means a child's ability to understand and tell stories. 
Early Literacy Games and Fun
Resources for parents and caregivers
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