Parents, siblings, grandparents and carers have a vital role to play in helping young children build literacy skills. In the first years of school, learning to read is one of a child’s greatest achievements.
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Literacy development begins at birth, with key milestones in early school years.
Literacy skills grow in a variety of ways during children’s early years at school.
Research has shown that there are six key components that contribute to successful beginning reading.
Fun activities are the best ways to build literacy skills.
When we read, whether we are reading for enjoyment or for information, we aim to understand and to make meaning from what we read.
In Year 1 your child’s teacher is able to use the quick and easy Phonics Check to better understand the phonics knowledge of their students.
