Early+Literacy

​ Early Literacy Research has shown that the earlier a child is introduced to literature and is engaged with the literature (such as parents interacting with their children during reading), the better the child will read in the future and the better vocabulary the child will develop. Early literacy is critical in the early stages of childhood, and parents and pre-school teachers need to surround the child with good literature. Early literacy is also connected to well-developed language skills at an early age as well. Language skills are critical for future sucess in school and reading and writing skills depend on well-developed language skills. Here is the Connecticut State Department of Education's link on the importance of early literacy: [|CT State Dept of Ed-Early Literacy]

This website is from UCONN and has TONS of links relating to early literacy. There are articles, activities, lessons, and even games online for kids to explore! [|UCONN Early Literacy]