Literacy is a complex and multilayered learning process for children. In the early years, these skills are developed through hands-on experiences. Check out this list of best teaching practices for emergent literacy.

ABCs of Best Teaching Practice: Emergent Literacy Edition

A Alphabet Knowledge

B Books (high-quality, age-appropriate)

C Concepts of Print

D Developmental Milestones

E Environmental Print

F Fluency (alphabet)

G Games

H Hands-On Learning

I Interactive Writing

J Journals

K Kinesthetic

L Language

ABCs of Emergent Literacy for Preschoolers

M Multi-Sensory

N Names

O Oral Language

P Poems

Q Questions

R Rhymes

S Small Group Instruction

T Transitions

U Understanding Parents

V Visual Routines

W Writing for a Purpose

X eXcitement

Y Year Long Planning Guide

Z (zzz) Nap Time Tips

You can see from this list that the emergent literacy process is so much more than just learning to identify letters!

Did you notice that letter of the week wasn’t included on the list?

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