Screens and digital devices are a part of life for many families. While experts do not recommend any screen time for children under two years of age (and less than an hour a day for those between the ages of two and five), you need to do what’s right for your family. While screens can’t […]
Here are some great ways you can help create an environment that encourages language development and learning at home. Also available in the following languages:
Families often wonder about the advantages and disadvantages of speaking more than one language at home. This handy tip sheet has answers to frequently asked questions, as well as tips on encouraging language development. Also available in the following languages:
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Want to help your baby develop early literacy skills? Try these activities.
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Children who are read to daily from birth perform better in language, literacy, and cognitive tests when they reach preschool and school age.
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In 2016, 28% of Grade 3 students and 19% of Grade 6 students in Ontario were not meeting the provincial reading standards.
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An American study from 2018 found that only 14% of parents read to their children every day for at least 15 minutes starting from birth.
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Kids who are frequent readers are far more likely to have parents who model the habit by reading 5 to 7 days per week themselves. This connection underlines how vital adult reading behaviours are in shaping children’s reading engagement.
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Increased exposure to books and vocabulary leads to significant increase in school preparedness.
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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.