The Beginning of My Literacy Journey

The earliest recollections I have of my literacy journey began roughly 22 years ago at the age of four. I am sure I was read to and wrote (scribbled) on thousands of pieces of paper long before this, but age four is about the time that I recall really noticing print and wondering what words were and what they meant. I will list a few of my earliest memories of reading and writing.

• My earliest memory is of environmental print. I remember seeing many street signs and labels and longing to try and figure out what they said and what they meant. It didn't take long to learn what many of them meant as I would see similar signs and labels over and over again.


• I remember picking up books in our house and pretending to read them even though I am sure that most of the time they were probably upside down or opened backwards. :)

• I also remember attempting to write constantly when I was little. I would write something (scribble actually) and then tell my Mom or whoever would listen what it said. I loved to write and draw.