How do we foster a love of literacy in young children without drilling flashcards or forcing reading before they’re ready? In this inspiring episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, literacy expert Melissa McCall of Moving Little Minds joins Carla to explore the power of play-based early literacy and how to build strong literacy foundations in early childhood education.

We discuss:
✅ Why toddlers don't need to read—but what they do need
✅ The science of reading and what preschool educators can do to support it
✅ How to bridge the home-school connection so families feel empowered, not overwhelmed
✅ Simple ways to bring literacy into play and outdoor learning
✅ Ideas for using environmental print and everyday moments to build literacy skills

Whether you're an ECE looking to deepen your literacy practice or a parent wanting to support your child, this episode is packed with actionable, research-based tips.

🎧 Tune in now and let’s move little minds—one joyful literacy moment at a time.

Show Notes: elfoundations.com/193

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