Words to Stories
Emergent literacy refers to the early skills children develop long before they learn to read or write. These skills form the foundation of future reading success and begin taking shape as early as age 2.5.
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Research shows that early experiences with books, conversations, print, and storytelling significantly influence how easily children learn to read later in school.
Starting early helps children develop:
1. Strong Vocabulary
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Words
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Understanding
2. Story Understanding
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Thinking Skills
3. Letter Print Awareness
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(How Books Work)
4. Phonological Awareness
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(Hearing the Sounds in Words)
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Moms of toddlers and preschoolers
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Homeschool parents supporting early learning
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Early childhood educators building language-rich environments
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Families concerned about delayed speech or limited vocabulary
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Parents whose child avoids books or has difficulty staying engaged