![]() ![]() Nursery rhymes teach your child language, rhyme, repetition and rhythm. Use phrases like ‘snug as a bug in a rug’ or make up rhymes about things you’re doing – for example, ‘putting fish in the cat’s dish’. Talking and singing with young children helps them to develop listening and speaking skills. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers: literacy activities ![]() Even babies enjoy listening to stories and being part of conversations. It’s never too early to start getting your child involved with literacy activities. It can be as simple as writing a shopping list together, playing a rhyming game or reading a story before bed. The key is to use different times and opportunities to help your child learn. The great news is that everyday activities, like family meals, bath time or shopping, are all fun opportunities for literacy development.Īnd you don’t need a lot of time for literacy activities – five minutes a few times a day is often enough. Talking, singing, playing sound and word games, reading, writing and drawing with your child are great ways to lay a good literacy foundation. Literacy is the foundation for doing well at school, socialising with others, problem-solving, making decisions, becoming independent, managing money and working. Literacy development is important for your child’s overall development. ![]()
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