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Delaware
Statistics on children, youth and families in Delaware from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and KIDS COUNT in Delaware
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Why This Indicator Matters
Early literacy is the engagement of reading activities for children under the age of four. Building a child’s early literacy skills can have benefits for brain stimulation, positive self-image, and higher-level thinking. Current knowledge about early literacy understands that it can be the foundation of academic achievement. Risk factors for not implementing early literacy include short attention spans; children with low reading skills frequently struggle with academic, emotional, and social challenges.
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Definition and Source
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Definition
Number of days children ages birth to 5 were read aloud to during the past week, two-year average
Data Source
Center for Child and Adolescent Health, National Survey of Children's Health
Last Updated
December 2024