Literacy is language in use that is speaking, listening, reading and writing. Literacy is the ability to read and use written information appropriately in arrange of content for instance to speak or to acquire information to develop critical thinking.
During the first 3 years, young children begin to learn about print and writing. (printing wood) and how oral language is reflected in written symbols. Literacy skills are promoted and supported, directly or indirectly through play, reading books, scribbling, oral communication and interaction with other children and adult.
Importance of reading in Children
- Reading helps children or individual normally to succeed in school and to discharge his/her responsibilities later has a citizen.
- Reading is the foundation of much of the enjoyment that individual gets out of life and closely related to vocational efficiency.
- Reading opens up marvelous history for those who possess sufficient skills and willing to use them.
- Reading is powerful: it can promote civic consciousness, connection to others, foster civic engagement is from complacency.
- Reading is magical: reading can transport ones to wards unknown reveal aspect to the inner self previously undiscovered.
- Reading is transforming: it can promote personal development or cause us to retain cherish attitudes or strongly held opinions.
- Reading is comforting: it can foster acceptance of one’s own and those of others. It helps us to reconcile ourselves to things we can enter change or control.
- Reading ids mysterious: it can energize the spirit, tickle the imagination, the passion someone and leave a deep pleasure.
The following are some of the skills needed for learning to read:
- Intelligence
- Language facility
- Visual abilities
- Auditory abilities
- Emotional factors