Table 4 Summary of valid information and answers from the interview”.

① Perceptions of children’s literacy?

3, 4

Recognize enough Chinese characters before going to elementary school to ensure an easy transition to the primary level

1

The home environment should be the first classroom for literacy

5

Whether literacy is taught depends largely on their interest

2

You don’t have to be able to write, but you need to recognize the shape and meaning of the words

② Problems encountered in children’s literacy?

1, 3, 4

Literacy is not systematic enough and does not have a clear process

2

Long-term literacy cannot be sustained and is not allowed to be taught in kindergarten

5

Some words are easy to remember, others are often forgotten

③Whether there is an impressive literacy rules,

laws, methods or ancillary products?

2, 5

Teaching with literacy apps (usually learning in stroke order)

3

Categorize learning based on different everyday things

3

Use the evolution of hieroglyphics to help children understand word meanings

1, 2

Intelligent products such as point-and-click pens and robots

4

Learn the commonly used ones first (follow the order of the Chinese characters in the elementary school language textbooks)

④ Your views on parent-child participation

And what are the views on literacy education?

1, 5

Would like to participate together, but not sure what role/approach to use

3

Want to work together but have limited time and also want children to learn on their own

2

Ideally, the child can learn on his or her own and become a supporting Q&A identity himself or herself

4

Want to get involved, as parents are the “first teachers” of their children

⑤You are concerned about children’s use of electronic devices such as ipads.

What are the views on literacy in equipment?

1, 5

I do not want children to use electronic devices such as mobile phones, used to play games for children, now always clamoring to play

2, 3

Willing to use literacy methods if they are effective/efficient

4, 5

Concerns that electronic devices may be radioactive and harmful to children’s growth and development, especially their eyesight

⑥ Use of toy-based products for literacy

What are the relevant views on teaching and learning?

1, 2, 4

Totally acceptable, but literacy results need to be guaranteed

3, 5

Better than software that uses electronic devices, literacy enhances children’s hands-on skills at the same time

2

Wish there were more Chinese characters included (some literacy toys contain too few)