LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE TEACHING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Abstract

This article discusses the literature and language teaching for early childhood education. The aims of this study were: (1) to introduce letters and early reading skills, (2) to develop children’s skills in processing information, and (3) to draw conclusions and take action based on the knowledge gained through their reading. This study used a descriptive qualitative method. The subject of this research is early childhood, aged (4-6 years) in this study. From this research review it was found that children’s language skills and literacy are significantly influenced by the quality of teacher-child interaction in the preschool years, and reading aloud and telling stories are effective ways to share literature with young children and to support learning language and literacy. In conclusion, language and literacy development are critical for early childhood education. Supporting children's language and literacy development can be done through various methods, including read-aloud, discussions, dialogic reading, and modeling language and literacy skills.