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Guide: how to build your child's literacy skills from birth to Year 2

Comprehensive guide to developing a range of literacy skills for children from birth to Year 2

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Year level
Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Purpose
Family and carer support
Topic
Oral language, Reading and viewing, Writing
Audience
Families and carers
Format
Webpage
Learning area
English
General capabilities
Literacy
Publisher

Victoria Government Education and Training

Copyright

© State of Victoria (Department of Education and Training)

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Phonics: guide for families English

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Structured synthetic phonics: a guide for teachers and parents

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