Toronto Public Library: Ready for Reading, Birth to 5
By Nicole
This great resource from the Toronto Public Library features activities involving talking, reading, singing, playing, and writing for children ages 0-5.
Audience: Educators
The Conversation: Coronavirus: 5 Tips for Navigating Children’s Screen Time During Social Distancing
By Nicole
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we interact with screens. These lessons on managing screentime remain relevant for all families.
The Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation: The Reading Journey Diagram
By Nicole
This visual we developed showcases key milestones relating to language and reading development from conception to 10 years old.
Read On Canada! Activity Booklets
By Nicole
A group of reading advocates across Canada put together booklets with lots of fun and enriching activities to do during the pandemic.
Institute of Digital Media and Child Development, Children and Screens Article: 12 Tips From the Experts for Managing Screen Time for Kids K-8 During the Pandemic
By Nicole
Wondering how to manage your child’s screentime? Check out these 12 tips from experts.
Harvard Center on the Developing Child: 5 Steps for Brain-Building Serve and Return
By Nicole
This how-to video breaks down serve-and-return interactions into five simple steps and features adults and young children doing each step together.
Harvard Center on the Developing Child: 5 Steps for Brain-Building Serve and Return
By Nicole
Did you know that back and forth interactions with your child build a strong foundation for their future learning and development? This is called “serve and return.” This handout from Harvard shares 5 steps to practice serve and return with your child!
Globe and Mail Article: Benefits of Being Raised Bilingual
By Nicole
This article — written by professors at Concordia University, Dalhousie University, and the University of British Columbia — examines some of the many benefits of being raised bilingually.
Fun Early Literacy Activities for Little Ones (Newborn to 5+)
By Nicole
Download our activity booklet filled with songs, games, and talk-time activities for children aged 0-5!
Centre for Family Literacy: FLIT app
By Nicole
FLIT is an app produced by the Centre for Family Literacy. It provides activities and tips to help families promote a healthy environment that fosters literacy. Parents will find specially tailored and curated activities ranging from recipes to rhymes to games, all designed to build strong reading, writing and literacy skills in their children and […]