Resources to help families and educators support the development of emergent literacy skills, from webinars and tip sheets to early childhood conferences for educators.
A child’s reading journey begins when they are just babies. Early Childhood (birth through age five) is a critical time for children to develop the knowledge and skills needed to ultimately become successful readers and writers. This is the time that babies and toddlers enter the emergent literacy phase which includes reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Some areas of emergent literacy, such as speaking and listening, occur naturally while others, such as reading and writing, require more direct methods. All of these components can be learned through fun and engaging ways!
Reading Is Fundamental is committed to ensuring that every child can read, a mission supported by our Early Childhood Education center. The stories and activities recommended in the Early Childhood collections will help children develop their understanding of themselves and the world while having fun and building their literacy skills, too!
Research & Rationale
High-quality early childhood education is critical for children's futures. This area includes curated material that presents the research and rationale behind the focus of this center.
