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.
Audience: Families and Caregivers
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.
An Early Words family tells their story
By Nicole
Krista Rogers, mother of two, shares how early literacy counselling changed the way she approached raising her children.
Over 1 million children in Canada are estimated to have below grade-level reading skills.
By development
Over 1 Million children in Canada are estimated to have below grade-level reading skills
Provencher Pediatrics: An Early Words clinic tells its story
By Nicole
Community-based pediatrician Dr. Rachael Gardner reflects on how the Early Words program changed the way her clinic delivers early literacy conversations.