In this episode of Early Years Explores, I’m diving into a question I get asked a lot: what is early literacy really all about?

Spoiler alert—it’s not just about knowing the alphabet or being able to trace letters on a worksheet. Early literacy begins long before a child picks up a pencil. It’s built on connection, language, imagination, and play. I’ll be sharing how those silly voices you use during storytime, those chats in the car, and even those spontaneous puppet shows are actually laying the groundwork for strong literacy skills.

I’ll also unpack some recent research, share practical, low-stress ways to weave literacy into your day, and hopefully make you laugh along the way. No Pinterest-perfect setups required—just real talk, real ideas, and a whole lot of heart for our little learners.

So, grab your (probably cold) coffee and join me as we go beyond the ABCs and explore what really helps children fall in love with language.