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Early Literacy Skills
Early literacy skills involve foundational abilities such as letter recognition, print awareness, rhyming, and simple story comprehension.
Importance for Literacy Development:
Early literacy skills are critical for future reading success. They lay the groundwork for more advanced literacy skills and ensure that children are prepared for formal reading instruction.
Children who lack early literacy skills may struggle with letter recognition, print concepts, and basic phonemic awareness, affecting their readiness for formal reading instruction. Early intervention is essential for these children to develop a strong literacy foundation.
Orton-Gillingham Approach:
The Orton-Gillingham approach fosters early literacy skills through engaging, multisensory activities that build a strong foundation for reading. Whitehurst and Lonigan (1998) emphasize the importance of early literacy interventions. Their research indicates that early exposure to literacy activities significantly improves children’s reading readiness and long-term reading achievement.
Research Reference
Whitehurst, G.J., & Lonigan, C.J. (1998). “Child development and emergent literacy.” Child Development, 69(3), 848-872.
