Canadian Paediatric Society: Early Literacy Promotion, A Guide for Clinicians
By Nicole
Looking to integrate early literacy counselling into your clinic? Check out this guide from the Canadian Paediatric Society.
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Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation: Words Grow Their World Posters
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 […]
Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation – Building Healthy Brains
By Nicole
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.
Best Start Guide: When Children Speak More Than One 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 […]
Uqalimaarluk App: Children’s Books in Inuktitut
By Nicole
Created by Ilitaqsiniq, the Nunavut Literacy Council, this app brings popular books to life with sounds, illustrations, and full narration in Inuktitut.
Tips for Families #5: Building early relational health through reading and sharing books
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:
Tips for Families #4: The impact of COVID-19 disruptions on early literacy and language development
Learn about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted children’s learning and early literacy and language development. Also available in the following languages:
Tips for Families #3: Screentime and the Early Years
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 […]
Tips for Families #2: The home language and learning environment
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:
Tips for Families #1: Raising Children to Speak More Than One Language
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: