Increased exposure to books and vocabulary leads to significant increase in school preparedness.
By Nicole
Increased exposure to books and vocabulary leads to significant increase in school preparedness.
Audience: Educators
Children who are read to frequently at age five are over half a school year ahead in reading performance at age 15, compared to those who are read to infrequently or not at all
By Nicole
Children who are read to frequently at age five are over half a school year ahead in reading performance at age 15, compared to those who are read to infrequently or not at all.
At least 42% of Canadian adults lack the literacy skills needed to succeed in Canada today
By Nicole
At least 42% of Canadian adults lack the literacy skills needed to succeed in Canada today.
13% of Canadian fourth graders read at an advanced level, compared to 29% of fourth graders in Singapore and 26% in the Russian Federation (26%)
By Nicole
13% of Canadian fourth graders read at an advanced level, compared to 29% of fourth graders in Singapore and 26% in the Russian Federation (26%).
Canada scores 18th in a global ranking of Grade 4 readers.
By Nicole
Canada scores 18th in a global ranking of Grade 4 readers.
27% of kids start Grade 1 vulnerable in one or more areas of development, including in the areas of language andcognitive development
By Nicole
27% of kids start Grade 1 vulnerable in one or more areas of development, including in the areas of language and cognitive development.
Approximately 25% of Grade 3 children in Canada are not reading at grade level
By Nicole
Approximately 25% of Grade 3 children in Canada are not reading at grade level.
90% of a child’s brain is reportedly developed by age five, before many children have access to formal education.
By Nicole
90% of a child’s brain is reportedly developed by age five, before many children have access to formal education.
Children who are read to at least once a day will hear 290,000 more words by age 5 than those who aren’t read to by a parent or caregiver. A rich verbal vocabulary acquired in the first three years sets the foundation for literacy.
By Nicole
Children who are read to at least once a day will hear 290,000 more words by age 5 than those who aren’t read to by a parent or caregiver. A rich verbal vocabulary acquired in the first three years sets the foundation for literacy.
Lost & Found Interview: Emily Lowe, Early Years Program Director, BGC Yukon Early Years Centre
By Nicole
Emily Lowe is the Early Years Program Director at BGC Yukon’s Early Years Centre. She spoke to us about the importance of storytelling, and how literacy is more than just reading and writing.