{"id":4404,"date":"2020-04-21T18:53:37","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T18:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/mossendps\/?page_id=4404"},"modified":"2020-04-26T10:31:34","modified_gmt":"2020-04-26T09:31:34","slug":"nursery-literacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/mossendnursery\/?page_id=4404","title":{"rendered":"Literacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"LITERACY<\/b><\/p>\n

The term “literacy” is used by some to simply describe reading and writing, but in fact, literacy covers a much wider range of learning. Literacy in the early years includes talking about books, print in the environment, early mark making and writing, as well as sharing books and reading.<\/p>\n

Find out about the Three Reads Approach<\/a> here which we use in nursery.
\nThe Listening Lot<\/a> is a great way to encourage your child to sit still to listen to stories. You can find further notes on how to use them here<\/a>\u00a0and some activities for using them here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anyone who\u2019s ever sat down to read with a young child will know just how much they love books (often the same one, over and over again!). And encouraging an early passion for reading matters: according to various reports, an enjoyment of reading is more closely linked than family circumstances to academic success.<\/p>\n