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 […]
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 […]
By Nicole
In 2022, the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation (CCLF) and TELUS Health partnered together on an exciting, new project. With the help of EMR technology, we’re reminding health professionals to talk to families about the importance of early literacy at children’s routine health visits.
By Nicole
Three Early Words healthcare professionals to share their Early Words program experiences with us.
By Nicole
“Our family is Indigenous, and storytelling is at the heart of who we are. It is really special to have received a book with Indigenous language in it, so Jasper has his own stories he can share and appreciate and look at.”
By Nicole
Krista Rogers, mother of two, shares how early literacy counselling changed the way she approached raising her children.
By Nicole
Community-based pediatrician Dr. Rachael Gardner reflects on how the Early Words program changed the way her clinic delivers early literacy conversations.