prereader
Before literacy begins
A prereader is a young child who hasn't yet learned to read, or someone at the earliest stage of literacy development.
The term appears in educational contexts: prereader programs, books for prereaders.
As an adjective, it describes materials or skills appropriate for this stage: prereader activities that build phonemic awareness.
skills
Language's letter system
- phonicsSound-based reading instruction
- rhymingSharing terminal sounds
- vocabularyOne's word collection
- shapesExternal outlines of things
materials
Paper memorization tools
- illustrationsPictures explaining text
- touch-and-feelSensory exploration through contact
- audiobooksNarrated literary recordings
- sing-alongGroup vocal participation
child
Child learning to walk
- preschoolerChild aged three-to-five
- kindergartenerEarly elementary pupil
- beginnerOne who lacks experience
- foundationalServing as a base
manuscript
Before official release
- galleyOnboard food preparation area
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
- feedbackReturned response data
- critiqueDetailed evaluative analysis
activities
Scheduled narrative session
- fingerplaySung gestures for children
- sing-alongGroup vocal participation
- playgroupSupervised children's social session
- pointingDirecting attention somewhere
alphabet
Language's letter system
- phonicsSound-based reading instruction
- rhymingSharing terminal sounds
- vocabularyOne's word collection
flashcards
Paper memorization tools
- illustrationsPictures explaining text
- touch-and-feelSensory exploration through contact
- audiobooksNarrated literary recordings
toddler
Child learning to walk
- preschoolerChild aged three-to-five
- kindergartenerEarly elementary pupil
- beginnerOne who lacks experience
prepublication
Before official release
- galleyOnboard food preparation area
- manuscriptOriginal text before publication
- feedbackReturned response data
storytime
Scheduled narrative session
- fingerplaySung gestures for children
- sing-alongGroup vocal participation
- playgroupSupervised children's social session
reading ability/literacy stage
prereaderreader
One who peruses text
fluent reader · advanced reader · literate · bookworm · voracious reader