Incorporating literacy into your day can seem daunting. The good news is that you do not need to have fancy materials to make it happen! Literacy can be taught using materials that are most likely already in your space.

If literacy practices are new to you as a provider or teacher, it may be a good idea to reflect on what you know about literacy in early childhood. It is also important to think about setting goals for your literacy activities and tailoring them to each individual child. Below are some examples of reflection questions.