Early literacy is what your child knows about reading and writing before he or she actually learns how to read and write. Children are born ready to learn, and you provide the opportunities for learning through everyday experiences--including talking, reading, singing, writing and playing. Writing skills develop in tandem with reading skills and help children build on the key insight that print has meaning. The books in this kit present a variety of ways young children experiment with intentional mark-making: drawing pictures, interpreting their own marks, and using different types of print, such as lists and notes. Use the guide and books in this bag to learn how to prepare your child for reading and later success in school.