Learning ResourcesRequired ResourcesOptional ResourcesThe Meaning of Early LiteracyA young childs ability to understand oral language and communicate through speech is only part of language learning. Rather oral language development provides a foundation for becoming literateunderstanding and using written language through reading and writing. Yet most children are not ready developmentally to become readers and writers until they have reached school age. So what does the term early literacy mean? And what are the best ways for parents and other important adults to support young childrens early literacy development?With these thoughts and questions in mind review the following pages from the text and the articles below:By Day 3:Draw from the information and ideas in the readings to post your response to the following: