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St. Mary Cathedral School presents a guide highlighting the importance of early learning years. From infants to primary grades, discover engaging activities that foster language development. Infants can enjoy singing, reading, and exploring books, while toddlers benefit from short trips and writing lists together. For preschoolers, using written recipes and playing picture card games enhances their literacy skills. Ultimately, this guide emphasizes connecting with children through reading, storytelling, and playful learning to support their growth and development.
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St. Mary Cathedral Schoolpresents… Early Years are Learning Years
Infants • Talk or sing to your baby • Introduce cardboard or cloth books • Play “What’s that?” • Point our words on signs • Notice and name letters on blocks/toys
Toddlers • Read stories before bed • Let child ‘write’ shopping list with you • Take short trips; talk about what’s happening • Use magnetic letters for the refrigerator
Preschoolers • Carry out steps to written recipes • Read labels • Play picture card games • Provide variety of materials • “Play” writing and reading
Primary Grades • Continue to read at bedtime • Visit the library • Listen to their stories • Encourage them to write down ideas • Play word games – Scrabble/Boggle
It’s all about CONNECTING!
