When promoting literacy, which behavior might indicate a child is struggling?

Transposing letters when writing is a behavior that can indicate a child is struggling with literacy. This difficulty often stems from challenges in recognizing letter patterns and sounds, which are essential components of reading and writing. Transposition can hinder a child’s ability to spell and may impact their overall confidence in literacy tasks, suggesting that they might need additional support and intervention.

In contrast, showing interest in reading aloud, participating in literacy activities, and expressing preferences for books are all positive indicators of engagement with literacy, suggesting that the child is actively involved in and enjoying the learning process.