Literacy is more than just reading. It's a set of skills that build on each other — and understanding them helps you support your child at every stage. This guide breaks down each skill, what's typical at each age, and what you can do at home.
Click any topic to learn what it is, what to expect at each age, and practical activities you can try at home.
Hearing and playing with sounds in words — rhyming, syllables, and individual sounds.
Explore arrow_forward Skill 2Connecting letters to sounds and using that knowledge to read words on the page.
Explore arrow_forward Skill 3Reading accurately, at a good pace, and with natural expression.
Explore arrow_forward Skill 4Understanding and using words — building a rich word bank through conversation and reading.
Explore arrow_forward Skill 5Understanding what you read — making meaning from stories, texts, and information.
Explore arrow_forward Skill 6Recognising sound-letter patterns and applying them when writing words.
Explore arrow_forward Skill 7Composing sentences, paragraphs, and ideas — putting thoughts on paper.
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