Firm Foundations for Early Literacy & Supporting Early Literacy Pack
Firm Foundations for Early Literacy- shows how making sense of written language can only happen against a backdrop of understanding spoken language, and Jennie Lindon discusses how symbolism through pretend play is a precursor to early literacy.
Supporting Early literacy - this provides sequences without commentary, divided into five areas of development....It can be watched alongside Jennie Lindon's notes. She provides useful questions to consider, plus 'food for thought' to help practitioners consider the examples in the light of their own practice.
The pack is a great tool for professional development, supporting practitioners to observe and plan in response to children's interests
