Where to start with our Emergent Literacy Learners.

Where to start with our Emergent Literacy Learners.

I am often asked where to start teaching a child to read or are they ready to learn.

The main goal when working with our young learners or students who have additional learning need is to encourage a positive interest in learning and reading.

I believe we start to learn the skills for reading when we are very young if we are provided with the  right opportunities.

So what should be included in a literacy programme for emergent learners?

Give your learners lots of opportunity to hear you read to them and with them.

Let your learners see you writing, write together, write for real reason and purposes.