Building a Literacy-Rich Environment at Home

Fill Your Home with Books

• Tip: Stock your home with a variety of books that reflect your child's interests. The more books they see around, the more likely they are to pick one up.

Read Together Daily

• Tip: Make reading a daily activity, whether it’s reading aloud together, listening to audiobooks, or taking turns reading pages. The more reading time, the better.

Label Household Items

• Tip: Label common household objects (e.g., "door," "sink," "refrigerator") to help your child connect words with everyday items, building vocabulary and word recognition.

Create a Reading Nook

• Tip: Set up a cozy, dedicated space for reading—like a corner with pillows, a comfy chair, or a special reading tent. Make it a place where your child loves to spend time with books.

Engage in Conversations

• Tip: Have regular conversations with your child about their day, their favorite books, or new topics they are learning about. This encourages language development and storytelling skills.

Introduce Rhymes and Songs

• Tip: Sing songs, chant rhymes, or recite poems together. Rhyming helps with phonemic awareness and makes language fun.

Encourage Writing and Drawing

• Tip: Provide materials for your child to write and draw, like paper, pencils, markers, or a chalkboard. Writing stories, making lists, or journaling enhances literacy skills.

Use Technology Wisely

• Tip: Use educational apps and websites that encourage reading and writing. Choose interactive games that focus on phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Tell Stories Together

• Tip: Encourage your child to tell stories or retell stories they've heard. This helps with narrative skills, vocabulary, and imagination.