Irena Yolanita Maureen|Hans van der Meij|Ton de Jong
Enhancing Storytelling Activities to Support Early (Digital) Literacy Development in Early Childhood Education
University of Twente|University of Twente|University of Twente
storytelling combined playbased activities provide effective stimulus early literacy present study investigated effects structured storytelling approach development young childrens literacy digital literacy skills three classes two public kindergartens participated experimental study involving 62 children aged 56 years classroom assigned one three experimental conditions one classroom children engaged regular literacy activities second classroom literacy development supported storytelling associated playbased activities third classroom children engaged digital storytelling activities outcomes assessed tests early literacy digital literacy skills 6week intervention findings showed storytelling conditions significantly enhanced childrens literacy digital literacy skills structured storytelling activities provide viable valuable way enhance literacy digital literacy early childhood education