Literacy

When does literacy begins? Often I hear and observe young children who are unable to read on their level. When you look at the areas of the brain there is not a section for literacy, however there is a section for language development. When you look at the order of development language develops  next (3rd) in the temporal lobe. The temporal lobe is also responsible for other functions.

 

 

Broca's area –

structure located in the frontal lobe of the brain that controls the production of spoken and written language

Temporal lobe –

part of the brain located above the ears that is responsible for hearing, speech, and some learning and memory

Wernicke's area –

area located in the temporal lobe that plays a critical role in the ability to understand meaningful speech
In order for a child to be able to read all the above must be developed.


Literacy skills begins when you bring your infant home and you begin the "serve and return" when the baby coos and you respond. And you should begin speaking with your infant from day one .

Wernicke's area –

area located in the temporal lobe that plays a critical role in the ability to understand meaningful speech.
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