Report
Issue Brief
Indicator of the Month: Early Literacy Experiences in the Home
NCES
Author(s):
John Wirt
Publication date:
January 1999
Survey areas:
Publication number:
NCES 1999003
Summary
Family participation in literacy activities provides valuable developmental experiences for young children. In addition to developing an interest in reading, children who are read to, told stories, and visit the library may start school better prepared to learn. Engaging young children in literacy activities at home also enables parents and other family members to become active participants in their children's education at an early age.