THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL READING ON LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Abstract

This article analyzes the significance of digital reading tools in developing reading literacy among early-age children from a scientific and pedagogical perspective. The study highlights the components of digital reading – e-books, interactive applications, and multimodal materials (text, images, audio) – and their impact on children's comprehension, independent reading, and critical thinking skills. Furthermore, the article emphasizes how digital reading can enhance children's interest and motivation for reading, as well as the pedagogical importance of parental and teacher guidance and support. The research findings indicate that when digital reading tools are applied gradually and methodically, they significantly improve reading literacy in early-age learners.