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Preparing for Literacy in the Early Years: Practical Guidance for Bangladeshi Teachers<\/h1>\n

Why it matters<\/strong>
The early years lay the foundations for everything that follows in a child\u2019s education. Research shows that rich oral language, playful exploration of sounds, and early experiences with reading and writing set children up for success in primary school and beyond.<\/p>\n

But here\u2019s the challenge: there are so many<\/em> recommendations, programmes and ideas out there. If we try to do everything at once, we risk spreading ourselves too thin. Instead, the best approach is to choose one strategy, implement it well, reflect on it\u2014and then build from there.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This blog unpacks the seven recommendations from the Education Endowment Foundation\u2019s influential Preparing for Literacy<\/em> guidance report (2018). Each section gives you:<\/p>\n

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    Practical tips for your classroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    What good looks like in action<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Common pitfalls to avoid<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Strategies for embedding change\u2014such as peer coaching<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    1. Prioritise Communication and Language<\/h2>\n

    Practical Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Plan daily talk-rich activities: storytelling, role play, circle time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Use open questions<\/em>: \u201cWhat do you think will happen next?\u201d rather than \u201cWhat colour is this?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Introduce 3\u20135 new words a week, revisit them in stories, play, and routines.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      What Good Looks Like:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Children are not just listening, they\u2019re talking\u2014explaining, predicting, retelling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Teachers respond to children\u2019s comments with follow-up prompts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Vocabulary is displayed on walls and used naturally in class.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Common Pitfalls:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          Teacher talk dominating\u2014children become passive listeners.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Introducing too many new words at once without revisiting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Strategies for Implementation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            Peer Coaching:<\/strong> During free play, ask a colleague to observe how many times you prompted children to extend their talk. Swap roles the next day.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Keep a simple \u201cword wall\u201d in Bangla and English\u2014encourage children to use those words in stories and songs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            2. Develop Early Reading with a Balanced Approach<\/h2>\n

            Practical Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              Use shared reading every day\u2014pause to ask questions, link to children\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Play phonological awareness games: clapping syllables, spotting rhymes, listening for first sounds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Use both Bangla and English texts where possible to support bilingual development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              What Good Looks Like:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                Children predicting story endings and retelling parts in their own words.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Rhyme and rhythm games enjoyed by the whole class.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Alphabet knowledge taught alongside meaning-making.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  Focusing only on letter-sound knowledge without comprehension.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Rushing phonics before children are ready.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    Introduce the PEER routine<\/strong> (Prompt\u2013Evaluate\u2013Expand\u2013Repeat) for story time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Run a short peer coaching session: each teacher tries one dialogic reading technique while others observe and feedback.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    PEER: A Simple Routine for Shared Reading<\/h2>\n

                    The PEER routine<\/strong> is one of the most effective ways to make story time interactive. Instead of simply reading the words, teachers invite children into the conversation<\/em>.<\/p>\n