In the pre-k years, children are working on their reading and writing abilities. This is an important time for children to develop these skills, as they will use them throughout their education. Reading fluency and word knowledge is necessary for all students but are particularly important for children who will be reading for pleasure. Writing fluency is also important, as it allows children to express themselves clearly and effectively.

Reading and writing skills are developed in pre-k through activities such as story reading, writing stories, and writing simple sentences. These activities help children to understand the basic structure of a story and how to write in a linear fashion. They also help children to become better readers and writers. In addition, pre-k children learn to use phonics to decode words, and they learn to recognize common letters and sounds. This helps them to read quickly and understand what they are reading.

As pre-k children progress through school, they will continue to build their reading and writing skills. They will learn how to read complex text, how to use vocabulary, and how to write well-organized essays. By the time they reach high school, children will be able to read and write with fluency and comprehension.