It can then be read back to the child and reviewed. You could also make up sequenced drawings along with a calendar for any special occasion that will occur in the very near future such as a visit to Grandma's, a visit to the doctor's, and so on. There are some excellent computer programs for children that have fun ways to develop these daily and monthly calendars. Later he drew the story of building the snowman with his son right down to the end when the snowman melted away. In this way he connected his son's real-life experience with drawing and print.
Children love stories about themselves and their families.
In the beginning, be sure to use small case letters as the transfer to books in much more effective. The most powerful way to use labels is with things that have meaning for the child. Some people prefer not to use such labels. Reading can be promoted by having the child learn to sort the laundry into light and dark, or the canned goods from the boxed goods when you come home from the grocery store. Such T-shirts can include messages depicting what the child did.