Child literacy refers to the ability of children to read, write, and comprehend text at a level appropriate for their age and educational stage. It encompasses various skills, including phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, reading fluency, and comprehension. Promoting child literacy involves providing children with access to books, educational resources, and supportive learning environments where they can practice and enhance their literacy skills. Strong literacy skills are fundamental for children’s overall academic success and development, enabling them to communicate effectively and engage with the world around them.
33% of eighth graders and 40% of fourth graders read below basic levels. Digital distractions are reshaping children's attention spans, fostering shallow reading habits. Standardized testing pressures lead to a…