Children’s early literacy skills blossom when adults turn book reading into a conversation. This means reading with, rather than to, children, and engaging all children in enjoyable conversation about the book.

This poster serves as a colourful reminder of four key strategies from Hanen’s ABC and Beyond™ Program that support educators to engage all children in shared book reading to build early literacy: OWL (Observe, Wait and Listen), Follow the Children’s Lead, Strive for 5 Turns, and SSCAN to Keep Every Child Engaged.  

Poster size: 11 x 17 inches