2.Introduction

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Early years literacy, reading and writing equally important, is an essential concept all individuals in society should have access to in order to gain and fulfill a successful life. Learning to read and write are extremely important skills for individuals to develop and continue to extend in order to lead a more rewarding life. One-on-one or group communication requires individuals to demonstrate the ability to understand what is being expressed. Whether the language is spoken, written or visual, for example Australian Sign Language (Auslan), the importance to comprehend the conversation is vital. Effective teaching at an early age offers children a knowledge base and allows children to build on their understanding through implementing various activities and every day interaction. There is a large range of methods in which children can be educated as early as kindergarten or there first years at primary school, it would be impossible to list them all however as you read through this wiki space you will experience some of these methods commonly used in schools today.