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EnglishActivity, Downloadable ResourceTips for Talking, Singing, Playing and Reading in the Early Years
1-5 minutesHere are a few things you can do to support little growing brains at home!
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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.
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A group of reading advocates across Canada put together booklets with lots of fun and enriching activities to do during the pandemic.
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This video from Reach Out and Read demonstrates how providers can talk to families about early literacy during their visits.
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EnglishArticle
Institute of Digital Media and Child Development, Children and Screens Article: 12 Tips From the Experts for Managing Screen Time for Kids K-8 During the Pandemic
5-10 minutesWondering how to manage your child’s screentime? Check out these 12 tips from experts.
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EnglishVideo
Harvard Center on the Developing Child: 5 Steps for Brain-Building Serve and Return
5-10 minutesThis how-to video breaks down serve-and-return interactions into five simple steps and features adults and young children doing each step together.
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EnglishArticle
Harvard Center on the Developing Child: 5 Steps for Brain-Building Serve and Return
1-5 minutesDid you know that back and forth interactions with your child build a strong foundation for their future learning and development? This is called “serve and return.” This handout from Harvard shares 5 steps to practice serve and return with your child!