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EnglishDownloadable ResourceProvider Guide to Early Literacy Promotion
Use this quick reference guide to explore practical steps for integrating early literacy into routine care, with links to training, resources, and other tools to support your work with children and families.
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EnglishDownloadable Resource
Early Literacy Book Selection Guide (Birth – 5 Years)
Use this guide to help select high-quality, engaging books for babies and young children from birth to five years of age.
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EnglishDownloadable Resource
Early Literacy Promotion – Clinic Planning Worksheet
Download this practical worksheet to plan how your clinic or organization will integrate early literacy into routine care, including when and where conversations happen, who is involved, and which resources and community supports you will use.
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EnglishDownloadable Resource
Early Literacy Book Recommendations (0–5 Years)
Explore books selected by the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation for children from birth to five years of age. These recommended titles support shared reading, early literacy development, and positive interactions between children and their caregivers.
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EnglishDownloadable Resource
First Book Canada Information Sheet
Learn how First Book Canada can help educators, healthcare providers, and community organizations access affordable, high-quality books, free educational resources, and funding opportunities to support children and families.
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EnglishDownloadable Resource
Early Literacy and Screen Time Handout for Families in Nunavut (English)
5-10 minutesUsing 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.
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EnglishArticle
The Conversation: Coronavirus: 5 Tips for Navigating Children’s Screen Time During Social Distancing
5-10 minutesThe COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we interact with screens. These lessons on managing screentime remain relevant for all families.
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EnglishDownloadable Resource
The Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation: The Reading Journey Diagram
1-5 minutesThis visual we developed showcases key milestones relating to language and reading development from conception to 10 years old.
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EnglishDownloadable Resource
Talk, Sing, Read, Share Stories Decals for Health Centres in Nunavut
1-5 minutesPutting 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.
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EnglishArticle, Webpage
Read, Speak, Sing: Promoting early literacy in the health care setting
5-10 minutesRead the Canadian Paediatric Society’s position statement on promoting early literacy in the health care setting.