Early Literacy Practices

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[Updated Nov 2025]

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Early literacy practices help young children develop the foundational skills necessary for reading and writing. These practices are crucial in the years before formal schooling begins, typically from birth to age five. Here are some fun activities you can do with your little ones that tie in with the five early literacy practices (Read, Write, Talk, Sing and Play).

We have also included book recommendations for you to read with your child!

Words You Can Touch

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  • Words in the Wild

    wordsinthewild1 wordsinthewild2 wordsinbloom_activity

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  • What's in the Box?

    whatsinthebox1 whatsinthebox2 whats in the box activity

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  • At the Supermarket
    atthesupermarket1 atthesupermarket2 at the supermarket activity

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  • Colours and Shapes

    earlylit1 earlylit2 colours and shapes activity sheets

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  • Archived Resources
    aprilactivities aprilbooks

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    sep22 sep22_1

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    Baby Songs & Rhymes

    a1 a2

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    Toddler Songs & Rhymes

    tsr1tsr2

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    onthego1 onthego

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    onthego1 onthego

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    earlylitactivities earlylitbooks

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