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It is important to support literacy at home because it enhances your child’s overall academic success and personal development. Home literacy activities help children improve their reading, writing, speaking, and thinking skills, which are essential for understanding and expressing thoughts. Engaging in literacy activities at home, such as reading together, playing word games, and discussing stories, builds a child’s confidence, communication skills, and love for reading. This additional support complements school instruction and helps children become strong, curious, and skilled readers and writers.

In the toolkit below, you will find helpful strategies to support literacy

READ: Supporting Literacy at Home