One of the simple pleasures in my life is taking my children to the local library's storytime programs, both preschool and tot times. Being that I was unable to take my daughter to her storytime this past Tuesday, she attended tot time today with her baby brother. Thursdays are open to wee ones, aged three and younger, for finger plays, songs, and stories.
Library storytime is beneficial for many reasons. Children develop an interest in literacy (early literacy) and their library, associating both with a special time in their lives, in a secure and caring environment.
What is Early Literacy?
Early literacy is not necessarily the act of reading or writing. Rather, it is referred to what the child knows about literacy prior to learning how to read; it is the foundational building block that reading is built on. You could associate early literacy to literacy as preschool is to school -- preparation for the real thing.
What are ways you can build your child's foundation so that he or she will be ready to learn how to read? Stay tuned!
