Emergent Literacy

• Concepts About Print

  Children develop concepts about print that include knowing how to hold a book, where to begin reading, how to move to the next line, and the difference between print and pictures. Concepts of print also involve developing an understanding of letters, words, and punctuation.

• Phonological Awareness

  Phonological awareness involves developing an awareness of the sound features in spoken language.

• Alphabet Knowledge

  Alphabet knowledge involves recognizing and naming the letters of the alphabet.