All Play Develops Literacy

"Play does not have to connect directly to a literacy-based activity, to support literacy. In fact, a child cannot play without building skills that will support them when it comes to reading and writing." ~ Stacy Benge, The Whole Child Alphabet: How Young Children Actually Develop Literacy (Exchange Press)

How freeing it is when we know the truth that ALL play supports literacy! Even if not "categorized" as literacy. So, if you have to label activities on your lesson plans as "literacy", remember that

• block play supports literacy

• sensory tables support literacy

• STEM materials support literacy

• open ended art supports literacy

• dramatic play supports literacy

• puppets support literacy

• outside play supports literacy

• [insert any type of play] supports literacy

Want to learn more about how child-led play supports language and literacy and how to discuss with stakeholders? Check out The Whole Child Alphabet published by Exchange Press. Get your copy at ExchangePress.com/abc