Early Literacy

4. Print found in everyday surroundings, such as signs, labels and logos.
5. A method of teaching reading by linking sounds (phonemes) to letters or groups of letters (graphemes).
8. Understanding and making meaning from spoken or written language.
9. The ability to pay attention to and understand spoken language.
10. The development of skills that lead to conventional writing.
11. Early writing attempts using pens, pencils, paint or other materials.
13. Small muscle movements needed for writing and mark making.

1. Looking at books and attempting to read without adult support.
2. The ability to read, write, speak, listen and communicate effectively.
3. Using symbols, letters and words to communicate meaning.
5. Guessing what might happen next in a story using clues.
6. The exchange of information through speaking, listening, writing or non-verbal methods.
7. Expressing ideas, thoughts and feelings through speech.
12. The words a child understands and uses.
14. Retelling or creating stories using language and imagination.