The early skills of literacy can be seen at the infancy and toddler stages. Infants often enjoy books with textures, and clear pictures. As the children get older they are able to hold books using both hands, and they begin to turn the pages. Showing interest, enjoying books and the ability to describe what is happening in the book will soon follow.
During outdoor free play, the child makes his way over to the bench, sits down and begins looking at book. He picks the story book called "The Gruffalo".
He talks as he looks at the picture on each page.
He points to the Gruffalo, then points to the owl and identifies what he sees. The child proudly states "owl". He continues to name the different things that he sees on the page. Once the story is finished, he states "all done"
After placing the first book down he reaches for another book.
Labelling and identifying what is happening in the story begins once again.
The child looks closely at each item on the page after a few minutes he points and states "washroom" on this page a child is in the washroom with their parent washing their hands.
The child is able to turn each page with ease. He makes sure to read the very last page which is filled with words. He looks at this page and states what he is reading.
Through his enjoyment of reading and looking at books he is able to remember familiar routines that take place throughout his day. Reading helps improve memory, enhances concentration and encourages language development.
"Reading is to the mind as exercise is to the body" Richard Steele
Miss Sousa
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