Early Literacy Book Selection Guide (Birth – 5 Years)
Use this guide to help select high-quality, engaging books for babies and young children from birth to five years of age.
Audience: Healthcare Professionals
Early Literacy Promotion – Clinic Planning Worksheet
Download this practical worksheet to plan how your clinic or organization will integrate early literacy into routine care, including when and where conversations happen, who is involved, and which resources and community supports you will use.
Early Literacy Book Recommendations (0–5 Years)
Explore books selected by the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation for children from birth to five years of age. These recommended titles support shared reading, early literacy development, and positive interactions between children and their caregivers.
First Book Canada Information Sheet
Learn how First Book Canada can help educators, healthcare providers, and community organizations access affordable, high-quality books, free educational resources, and funding opportunities to support children and families.
Giving Back: Cedar Grove’s Story
By Nicole
This year, one Early Words clinic wanted to give back to the program as an expression of their gratitude. “It’s always been mindboggling to me that Early Words is able to give clinics tens of thousands of dollars worth of high quality, brand new, and pre-vetted books to share with families,” said Dr. Norm McLean, Medical […]
Bringing Books to Kids: Olivier’s Story
By OmarSiddiqui
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 kid deserves a book!” His […]
Early Literacy and Screen Time Handout for Families in Nunavut (English)
By Nicole
Using screens can reduce the time you spend face-to-face with your child, and can affect your child’s ability to pay attention, listen, speak, read and write. Read our suggestions for how to limit screen time.
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.
Talk, Sing, Read, Share Stories Decals for Health Centres in Nunavut
By Nicole
Putting these decals up in your health centre is a great way to remind your patients to talk, sing, read, and share stories with their little ones. Designed by Inuit illustrator Becky Kilabuk, these wonderful designs depict Inuit families having loving, literacy-rich interactions with their little ones.