Early Literacy Experiences

By: Paula ParhamTE 6243Dr. D Williams,InstructorMay 3, 2012

“The more that you read, the more things you will know.  The more that

you learn, the more places you'll go. ”    Dr. Seuss

READING ACTIVITIES

•Research has shown that interactive reading with children significantly improves their literacy skills.

•Literacy activities are a great way to enhance children’s development.

•Let’s explore some ways for parents to explore literacy with their children.

Reading Activities at Home

• Spend time in conversation • Ask them about their day

• Teach your child about letters and words• Have a letter and word of the day

• Read aloud with your child every day• Bedtime stories are great

Reading Activities at Mealtime

• Family conversations• School• Homework• Upcoming family activities

• Read• Recipes• Labels• Menus

Reading Activities in front of the TV

• TV guide channel• Make a TV

schedule• Use closed caption• Point out

environmental print on commercials

Reading at Bath time

• Letter Rubber Duckies

• Foam Letters• Labels

• shampoo• Sing Songs

• Alphabet• Nursery Rhymes

Reading in the Car

• Books on Tape• Nursery Rhymes• Signs

• STOP• Railroad Crossing

• Environmental Print• McDonald’s• Wal-Mart• Burger King• Taco Bell

Reading in the Park

• Park Sign• Write letters and

words in the sand• Make a list of things

you see at the park• Swings• Slide• Merry-go-round

Reading in the neighborhood• Street signs• Restaurants• Stores• Mailboxes• Work Trucks

• Mailman• Ice cream truck• cable

Reading at theGrocery Store

• Grocery List• Food Labels• Coupons• Compare names

• Doritos/Cheetois• Pepsi/Coke• Tide/Cheer• Apples/Oranges

Reading at the Mall

• Store Signs• Shopping Bags• Receipts• Departments

• Women• Children• Electronics• Shoes

Reading at the Doctor’s Office

• Magazines• Books• Posters• Signs• Charts

Conclusion

Every Literary experience is like a piece to a puzzle that helps to form, improve and complete the literacy skills and development of a child.

References

• http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/reading-language/reading-tips/

• http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/brochure/earlyreading/index.html

• http://www.earlyliteracylearning.org/