Role of family literacy practices in children's development of literacy skills in Botswana (original) (raw)

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The research examines the influence of family literacy practices on the development of children's literacy skills in Botswana. It highlights the significance of the home environment as a foundational space for early literacy exposure, emphasizing the role of parents in facilitating literacy through various informal activities, such as reading, writing, and storytelling. Findings indicate that while the literacy development is primarily oral, parents employ a range of materials and activities to enhance their children's literacy skills, signifying a positive trend in early literacy engagement.