By Nicole
Wordless picture books are told entirely through their illustrations — they are books without words, or sometimes just a few words. Creating your own stories with any book can create opportunities for literacy-rich conversations. It can build vocabulary, story sequencing and imagination!
By Nicole
Pre-school children are often full of questions! Did you know that it’s just as important to ask them questions too? When reading books with actions words, try acting out the actions to make the book interactive for the child. For example, when you read “clap your hands if you are happy”, clap your hands! When […]
By Nicole
Repetition isn’t just for fun – it can also help children process what they read, hear, or do! For example, re-reading a book can help a child remember words that were previously new to their vocabulary. It can also help solidify their understanding of how to use these words. And if they’re trying to understand […]
By Nicole
Sharing books with your child can be about more than just reading the text. While you’re reading together, you can also ask your little one questions such as “What is this?” and “Can you point to the duck?” And if your little one is talking, try asking them open-ended questions like “Where is the duck […]
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.
By Nicole
This great resource from the Toronto Public Library features activities involving talking, reading, singing, playing, and writing for children ages 0-5.
By Nicole
Here are a few things you can do to support little growing brains at home!
By Nicole
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we interact with screens. These lessons on managing screentime remain relevant for all families.
By Nicole
This visual we developed showcases key milestones relating to language and reading development from conception to 10 years old.
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.