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Early Literacy and Letters
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Use safe envelopes, cards, and pretend delivery play to show young children names, addresses, stamps, reading direction, and why written messages matter.
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Use a child’s own drawing and spoken words to build a first sentence through adult dictation, shared writing, or optional child writing.
Early Literacy and Letters
Practical articles about early literacy and letters for parents and teachers.
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