Discover how writing to a favourite author or illustrator can help children reflect on what they read, express their thoughts, and build confidence in writing and communication. In this tutorial, literacy practitioner Harshita V. Das shares simple ways to guide children in writing letters, asking questions, sharing appreciation, and imagining themselves as future writers and artists.
Adapted from the Early Literacy Practitioner Brief Series by the Early Literacy Initiative, TISS Hyderabad, and Eklavya Foundation, Bhopal.
Keywords: Writing to Authors, Writing to Illustrators, Early Literacy, Writing Skills, Reading Response, Children’s Literature, Library Activities, Writing Confidence, Communication Skills, Reflection, Creative Expression, Letter Writing, Reading Engagement, Language Development, Young Writers
Discover how book-making can help children become storytellers and creators while developing their writing, sequencing, imagination, and confidence. In this tutorial, literacy practitioner Harshita V. Das shares simple ways to guide children in planning, illustrating, writing, and sharing their own books in a joyful, non-pressured environment.
Adapted from the Early Literacy Practitioner Brief Series by the Early Literacy Initiative, TISS Hyderabad, and Eklavya Foundation, Bhopal.
Keywords: Book-Making, Early Literacy, Writing Skills, Storytelling, Children’s Literature, Creative Expression, Imagination, Sequencing Skills, Library Activities, Writing for Children, Picture Books, Story Creation, Reading and Writing, Children as Authors, Language Development
Explore how books with minimal text can build children’s confidence, imagination, observation, and oral language skills. In this tutorial, literacy practitioner Harshita V. Das shares simple ways to use illustrations and storytelling to make reading joyful and inclusive, especially for emergent and multilingual readers.
Adapted from the Early Literacy Practitioner Brief Series by the Early Literacy Initiative, TISS Hyderabad, and Eklavya Foundation, Bhopal.
Keywords: Minimal Text Books, Early Literacy, Oral Language, Storytelling, Picture Reading, Visual Literacy, Emergent Readers, Children’s Literature, Library Activities, Multilingual Learning, Reading Confidence, Imagination, Narrative Building, Language Development, Literacy
Turn your library into a space of exploration and joyful learning. In this tutorial, Harshita V. Das shares how the Treasure Hunt activity helps children explore the library collection while building language, teamwork, observation, and problem-solving skills through play. Adapted from the Early Literacy Practitioner Brief Series by the Early Literacy Initiative, TISS Hyderabad, and Eklavya Foundation, Bhopal.
Keywords: Treasure Hunt, Library Games, Library Orientation, Early Literacy, Language Development, Young Readers, Book Exploration, Reading Engagement, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Inquiry-Based Learning, Library Activities, Children's Libraries, Book Discovery, Playful Learning
Discover how wordless picture books can spark imagination, strengthen observation skills, and build children’s confidence in expressing themselves. In this bite-sized tutorial, literacy practitioner Harshita V. Das shares simple, engaging ways to use illustrations, storytelling, and conversations to support oral language and early literacy development in young readers. Adapted from the Early Literacy Practitioner Brief Series by the Early Literacy Initiative, TISS Hyderabad, and Eklavya Foundation, Bhopal.
Keywords: Wordless Picture Books, Early Literacy, Oral Language Development, Storytelling for Children, Picture Reading, Language Learning, Classroom Libraries, Children’s Literature, Literacy Activities, Reading Readiness, Interactive Learning, Library and Literacy, Observation Skills, Narrative Building, Early Childhood Education
This tutorial is adapted from Using Children's Literature in the Classroom — Part I from the Libraries & Literacy Series, developed by the Early Literacy Initiative, TISS Hyderabad, and Eklavya Foundation, Bhopal. In it, literacy practitioner Harshita V. Das introduces the "Signing In" activity, a simple yet meaningful practice that helps young children see their marks, drawings, and early writing as purposeful communication while building confidence and foundational writing skills in a literacy-rich environment.
Keywords: Signing In, Emergent Writing, Early Literacy, Fine Motor Skills, Writing Confidence, Library Activities, Language Development, Scribbling, Mark Making, Print Awareness, Child Expression, Literacy-Rich Environment, Creative Writing, Writing Readiness, Young Learners.
In this tutorial, literacy practitioner Harshita V. Das shares practical strategies for conducting engaging read-aloud sessions that build children's listening, speaking, comprehension, and vocabulary skills. She demonstrates how thoughtful storytelling and discussion can turn storytime into a meaningful language-learning experience while nurturing a love for reading.
Keywords: Reading Aloud, Children's Literature, Early Literacy, Vocabulary Development, Listening Skills, Oral Comprehension, Storytelling, Language Development, Reader Engagement, Print Motivation, Speaking Skills, Critical Thinking, Library Learning, Interactive Reading, Book Discussions.