Literacy in the early years

Posted Aug 29, 2010 by Jenn Reid | Comments ( 0 ) | Filed in: Early Childhood Development

The following link from Zero to Three discusses the role the early years play in literacy and brain development. Why and how does the development of literacy skills begin long before children learn to read and write?

The article also emphasizes the importance of relationships in the early years:

"The development of strong attachment relationships with family and primary caregivers may be the central task of infancy. It is in the context of warm, loving relationships that infants learn to trust, to feel safe exploring their worlds, and to develop a sense of competence and confidence in their own ability to master new skills. This growing sense of self-esteem and personal identity prepares them for later success as communication partners, readers, and writers."

Read the full article here.

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