Paediatricians are eager to promote early literacy because according to research, early literacy and life-long heath are intrinsically connected. Low literacy is associated with chronic illness, low physical and mental health status, and high rates of acute health service use. (1)
When you read, speak and sing to your babies and grandbabies, you are not only helping them develop literacy skills, but you are also facilitating a healthy and happy life for them as they grow and learn.
The Cupola Corner Literacy Project promotes early literacy and helping young children learn to love reading because #readingisFUNdamental.
The Cupola Corner Literacy Project purchases books for young children. When you buy a product that generates funds for The Cupola Corner Literacy Project you are helping to promote early literacy and helping young children learn to love reading.
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References:
1. Navsaria D, Sanders LM. Early literacy promotion in the digital age. Pediatr Clin N Am 2015;62(5):1273-95.
