THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EDUCATIONAL APPS TO IMPROVE LITERACY SKILLS AT INFANT LEVEL
BY
PRISCA MATHUTHU
INTRODUCTION
The early years of a child’s life are crucial for their cognitive,social,and emotional development. One of
the most important skills that children develop during this period is literacy. Literacy skills, including
reading and writing , are essential for children’s future academic success and lifelong learning . however ,
many children ,especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, struggle to develop these skills.
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of technology, particularly educational apps,
to support childrens’s literacy development. Educational apps offer a range of interactive and engaging
activities that can help children develop their literacy skills in a fun and motivating way. However ,
despite their growing popularity ,there’s limited research on the effectiveness of educational apps in
improving literacy skills at the infant level