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Firm Foundations for Early Literacy

Chapters

Introduction

Introducing what creates a firm foundation for early literacy.  
 

From the beginning

0 – 20 months: Positive examples of how to nurture literacy in the first two years.  

Moving on

20 months – 3.5 years: Fine motor skills, mark making and imaginative scenarios, stories, rhymes, books and putting thoughts into words.  

Getting there

3 – 5 years: Building confidence and supporting development. Playing with language, pretend games and story making.