Literacy Development in the Family Context

This study investigated the types of literacy activities and materials that family members use to promote the children's literacy development in their home environment. The sample consisted of families of children who were enrolled in four kindergarten classrooms in one school. The initial target sample consisted of 60 families of which 36 volunteered to complete the questionnaire. The Family Literacy Questionnaire was used to collect the data. It provides information on the types of activities and materials family members use to promote their children's literacy development. The results show that the family members [e.g., father, mother, grandmother, aunt] are sensitive to their children's interests and skills in their selection of activities and materials that promote their children's literacy development and family-child interactions in their home environment. Family members engaged in literary activities in both inside and outside the home including trips to the library. Families engaged in informational.