The Canadian Children's Literacy Foundation is thrilled to present a series of seminars geared toward early childhood educators and childcare workers. Interested in learning how to best support young children’s literacy development? Browse and register for the sessions and dates below. All sessions are hosted by the Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) and facilitated by CCLF. CCCF will be providing certificates for anyone that completes all three workshops in the series. CCLF is committed to ensuring that all children in Canada, particularly those from underserved communities, become proficient readers and achieve their full potential. We accomplish this by leveraging existing systems and resources to provide critical foundational literacy support to children. Shared Book Reading: Nurturing Oral Language and Literacy in Children Birth to Age 5 Date: Wed, Jun 18, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT In this session, participants will explore practical strategies to support young children’s language and literacy development during shared storybook reading. Register here Play with Purpose: Nurturing Oral Language and Literacy in Children from Birth to Age 5 Date: Wed, Sep 24, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT This session will help participants explore strategies to transform everyday play into rich opportunities for building key language and literacy skills all young children need to become successful readers. Register here Tell a Story, Act it Out: Nurturing Oral Language and Literacy in Children from Birth to Age 5 Date: Wed, Oct 22, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT In this session, participants will explore how storytelling and story acting can foster key literacy skills through playful, interactive activities. Register here Shared Book Reading: Nurturing Oral Language and Literacy in Children from Birth to Age 5 Date: Wed, Dec 3, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST In this session, participants will explore practical strategies to support young children’s language and literacy development during shared storybook reading. Register here Play with Purpose: Nurturing Oral Language and Literacy in Children from Birth to Age 5 Date: Wed, Feb 11, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST This session explores strategies to transform everyday play into rich literacy-building opportunities. Register here Interested in learning more and getting involved? We're excited to be releasing the full report soon. Sign up for our Communique newsletter to stay informed on its release and to receive tools and resources for early years educators! If you want to become an advisory member or help in another way, reach out to us at info@childrensliteracy.ca!
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