Research has shown that there is a strong relationship between children’s literacy experiences in the home and reading achievement. Although having a literacy-rich home environment with lots of print materials, including books and magazines, is important, there are also many other items commonly found in the home that parents can use to advance their child’s literacy skills.
Click on the link below to find ways that parents can utilize everyday household items as well as fun activities to support their child’s literacy growth. This information should be especially helpful to parents who are homeschooling.
“Harnessing Everyday Household Objects for Literacy Development.”