The Relationship between Language and Literacy

N.C. Foundations of Early Learning states that infants' language development starts at birth. There are various stages of language development during infancy to preschool years. They are able to express themselves through crying, gestures, facial expressions and eventually using words to express their needs. Parents and caregivers can enhance a child's language and communication skills by having intentional conversations with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Reading stories and asking open-ended questions, creating a letter wall and exposing young children to environmental print are also way to increase a young child's alphabet and print knowledge. Fun early literacy games like Letter Hopscotch and Kaboom are excellent for teaching language communication through learning.