By Nicole
FLIT is an app produced by the Centre for Family Literacy. It provides activities and tips to help families promote a healthy environment that fosters literacy. Parents will find specially tailored and curated activities ranging from recipes to rhymes to games, all designed to build strong reading, writing and literacy skills in their children and […]
By Nicole
This video from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University addresses basic concepts of early childhood development, established over decades of neuroscience and behavioral research, which help illustrate why child development, particularly from birth to five years, is a foundation for a prosperous and sustainable society.
By Nicole
Children under 5 years old are exposed to more screens than ever before, including televisions, computers, gaming consoles, smartphones and tablets. This guide from the Canadian Paediatric Society has what you need to know.
By Nicole
Looking to integrate early literacy counselling into your clinic? Check out this guide from the Canadian Paediatric Society.
Putting up posters about early literacy is a great way to surround children and families with words. These posters can also act as a conversation starter between clinicians and families. Easily download some for your clinic today! Click to download. Also consider reaching out to local libraries and community programs in your region. They may […]
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This video shares how healthcare providers and parents or caregivers can support building healthy baby brains right from birth. It explains complex neuroscience in non-scientific, everyday language.
By Nicole
Experts encourage parents to speak the language that is most comfortable to them. This will ensure that the baby develops important language areas of their brain. It also helps to build strong bonds between parent and child. As babies grow, the brain power parents have built with their home language will support learning the language […]
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Created by Ilitaqsiniq, the Nunavut Literacy Council, this app brings popular books to life with sounds, illustrations, and full narration in Inuktitut.
Did you know that reading together helps build your little one’s emotional security and well-being? Learn more in our tip sheet! Also available in the following languages:
Learn about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted children’s learning and early literacy and language development. Also available in the following languages: