Literacy in the EYFS

Literacy is a vital area of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping children develop the skills they need to read and write. Through storytelling, phonics, mark-making, and sharing a wide range of books, children build a love for language and begin to understand how sounds and letters work together.

We provide a rich literacy environment where every child is encouraged to explore books, express ideas through writing, and develop early reading skills in fun, engaging ways.

Below are some pictures of our children enjoying and engaging in Literacy activities throughout the years.

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2024 to 2025

Children exploring books and reading in the library, supporting literacy and communication development in EYFS.

Discovering stories, building early literacy skills during library visits – fostering communication and language development in EYFS.

Child reading a book independently, fostering early literacy and language development in EYFS.

Building confidence and imagination through independent reading – supporting early literacy in EYFS.

Young boy enthusiastically scribbling on paper, building pre-writing and fine motor skills.

Exploring creativity through early mark-making! Scribbling helps develop fine motor control and sparks the beginnings of writing.

Infant girl looking through a picture book, supporting early literacy and language development through exploration

An infant girl curiously browsing through a book—nurturing early communication, language development, and a love for reading from the very start.

Girl using chalk to write, enhancing fine motor skills and early literacy development in EYFS.

Developing fine motor skills and early writing through creative chalk play – supporting literacy in EYFS.

Young girl happily scribbling on paper, building early writing confidence and hand strength." Let me know if you want versions tailored to specific EYFS areas or age groups!

Confidently making her mark! Scribbling is a joyful first step in developing early literacy and fine motor control.

Child using colourful chalk to write and draw on the ground, developing early literacy and fine motor control outdoors.

Confident chalk scribbles pave the way for early writing — encouraging self-expression and literacy through mark-making.

Child using phonics cues to learn letter sounds and develop reading skills in EYFS.

Building reading confidence by exploring sounds and letters with phonics cues – supporting early literacy in EYFS.

Young girl using chalk to make marks on the ground, building early literacy and coordination skills.

Confidently creating early marks with chalk—supporting fine motor skills and encouraging early writing development through play

Child learning to stencil letters, developing fine motor skills and early literacy through mark-making activities.

Focused and engaged, this child practices early writing skills by stencilling letters—building fine motor control and early literacy in a playful, hands-on way.

Infant using large marker pens to scribble on paper, developing fine motor skills and early literacy awareness.

Exploring mark-making with chunky marker pens helps our youngest learners strengthen their grip, coordination, and early writing skills.

Young girl stenciling letters, developing early literacy skills and fine motor control through creative writing play.

With focused determination, this young girl explores letter shapes through stenciling—boosting early literacy while refining her fine motor coordination.

A young child focused on writing with a pencil on paper, developing early literacy and fine motor skills through mark-making.

Early mark-making moments — building the foundations of writing as children explore letters, shapes, and storytelling through drawing.

Child enthusiastically reading a book aloud to peers, supporting communication, confidence, and early reading development.

Confidently turning pages and sharing stories with friends, this young reader is building language skills, developing social confidence, and laying the groundwork for early literacy

Young girl reading a book independently, developing early literacy and language skills.

Immersed in a story, this young reader builds vocabulary, comprehension, and a lifelong love for books—supporting early literacy and communication development.

Young girl drawing with chalk on the ground, enhancing early writing skills and fine motor development.

This little learner enjoys expressing herself through chalk drawings—boosting creativity, early mark-making, and foundational literacy development.

A young girl in a pink jacket and white sneakers drawing on a black chalkboard with a piece of chalk. The chalkboard has various scribbles and drawings on it.

Expressing creativity through mark-making, this little learner uses chalk to build early writing skills and strengthen fine motor control—laying the foundation for literacy development.

Child selecting a book from a shelf, supporting early reading development and language skills.

Choosing their own book empowers children to follow their curiosity, build early literacy skills, and engage in meaningful conversations about stories.

Child using a blackboard to draw and write, supporting fine motor development and early literacy

Practising mark-making on the blackboard helps develop early writing skills and strengthens fine motor control—one chalk stroke at a time!

Young girl writing with adult support, developing fine motor skills and early literacy.

With gentle guidance, she builds confidence in her mark-making journey — developing fine motor control and early writing skills one letter at a time.

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