Up to 88%
of adults in Canada struggle with health literacy to some degree, affecting their ability to understand prescriptions, appointment slips, or health advice.
Source:
Canadian Public Health Association, 2018.
Literacy matters.
Help us build a brighter, more literate future for all children in Canada.
Our mission
To ensure all children across Canada are equipped with the literacy skills they need to reach their full potential.
Explore our literacy resource libraries
No matter how well you read, sing, or speak, every adult in a child’s life can help them develop a love of reading right from birth!
Healthcare Professionals
Clinic tools, training modules, and more for healthcare professionals working with children ages 0-5.
Early Years Educators
Instructional materials, professional development tools, and curriculum support for early years educators and ECEs.
Families & Caregivers
Tip sheets and activities for families to use at home.
Did you know?
Early Words Program
Evidence-based early literacy training and resources
The Early Words program equips key adults in children’s lives with tools and resources to support their literacy development right from the very start.
By reaching families early and often through clinics, classrooms, and communities with evidence-based early literacy training, practical resources, and books, Early Words strives to set more children up for lifelong success.
Learn more about:
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Family SpotlightBringing Books to Kids: Olivier’s Story
Last month, six-year-old Olivier Cormier was given a unique project at his school, École internationale de Montréal (Primaire): find an organization that helps others and share it back with his class. One cause had recently become close to Olivier’s heart: “I really like to read,” he explained. “I think every…
News & updates
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This year’s report highlights our national progress, program impact, and the growing momentum behind early literacy across Canada.
