Supporting Early Literacy at Home

Literacy begins long before children learn to read on their own. From sharing stories and songs to talking, drawing, and pretending, young children build the foundations for literacy through everyday experiences with caring adults. Families play an essential role in this process by creating environments rich in language, curiosity, and connection.

This page brings together resources designed to support families as they nurture children’s literacy development from infancy through the early childhood years. The materials here explore how reading, writing, speaking, listening, and playing all work together to help children make meaning and express themselves.

Families may come to this page seeking practical ideas, age-specific guidance, or inspiration for making literacy part of daily routines. These resources are designed to be approachable, flexible, and responsive to the strengths, cultures, and experiences of every child and family.