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Little People's Literacy Learning: a guide for engaging parents and carers: reading

A short guide offering tips for encouraging reading development in children.

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Year level
Foundation
Purpose
Family and carer support
Topic
Reading and viewing
Audience
Families and carers
Format
Downloadable resource
Learning area
English
General capabilities
Literacy
Publisher

ALEA

Copyright

© ALEA

Other terms
shared reading

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