03/05/2026
Most parents expect:
👉 “My child should know A–Z by 2… and write by 3.”
But here’s the truth 👇
Before children can read or write,
their brain needs to develop speech sounds first.
If a child cannot hear, recognise, and produce sounds clearly…
👉 reading and writing will ALWAYS feel harder later.
At 2–3 years old, what matters more is:
✔ Speaking clearly
✔ Listening to sounds
✔ Building language
Not rushing worksheets or writing.
Because strong speech = strong reading foundation.
At Little Sprout, we focus on what truly matters —
building the foundation properly, not rushing the outcome.