COMPETENCY MATRIX

The Path to Literacy: Guiding Children Through the Toddler Years

18 months

24 months

28-30 months

33 months

20-22 months

* Reading Aloud * Reading aloud fosters a love for books and language. It exposes the child to new words and helps develop listening skills.

* Alphabet Knowledge * Recognizing letters prepares the child for decoding and word recognition.

* Print Awareness * Description: Learning how to handle books and understanding how text is read is fundamental.

* Expanding Vocabulary * Continuously introducing new words broadens the child's vocabulary and communication skills.

* Phonological Awareness * Sound awareness helps the child distinguish between different sounds and prepares them for reading.

* Vocabulary Development* Naming objects and actions in the child's surroundings enhances vocabulary and helps them understand the world.

* Emergent Literacy * A print-rich environ ment conveys that written text has meaning and importance.

* Interactive Reading * Engaging with the child during reading promotes comprehension and active participation.

* Phonemic Awareness * Continued sound awareness supports early decoding skills.

* Emergent Writing * Encouraging early writing promotes fine motor skills and literacy readiness.

* Comprehension * Asking questions and discussing stories enhances comprehension and critical thinking.

* Narrative Skills * Developing narrative skills allows the child to understand and share stories effectively.

* Phonemic Awareness * Exploring rhymes introduces the child to sounds in language, a crucial foundation for later reading.

* Listening Skills * Developing listening comprehension enhances understanding of more intricate narratives.

* Letter Recognition * Early exposure to letters introduces the concept of written language.

* Narrative Skills * Basic storytelling encourages the child to organize thoughts and express themselves.

* Storytelling * Encouraging storytelling sparks creativity and strengthens language skills.

* Early Writing * Encouraging early writing activities builds confidence and pre-writing skills.

* Print Motivation * Fostering a love for reading makes literacy an enjoyable and lifelong pursuit.

* Early Writing * Scribbling lays the foundation for later writing skills and fine motor development.

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