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EnglishDownloadable ResourceCanadian Children’s Literacy Foundation: Words Grow Their World Posters
1-5 minutesPutting 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! Also consider reaching out to local libraries and community programs in your region. They may have posters or…
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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.
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EnglishDownloadable Resource
Best Start Guide: When Children Speak More Than One Language
5-10 minutesExperts 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.
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Arabic, English, French, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, TagalogDownloadable Resource
Tips for Families #5: Building early relational health through reading and sharing books
5-10 minutesDid 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:
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Arabic, English, French, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, TagalogDownloadable Resource
Tips for Families #4: The impact of COVID-19 disruptions on early literacy and language development
5-10 minutesLearn about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted children’s learning and early literacy and language development. Also available in the following languages:
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Arabic, English, French, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, TagalogDownloadable Resource
Tips for Families #3: Screentime and the Early Years
1-5 minutesScreens 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…
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Arabic, English, French, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, TagalogDownloadable Resource
Tips for Families #2: The home language and learning environment
1-5 minutesHere are some great ways you can help create an environment that encourages language development and learning at home. Also available in the following languages:
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Arabic, English, French, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, TagalogDownloadable Resource
Tips for Families #1: Raising Children to Speak More Than One Language
1-5 minutesFamilies 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:
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This popular song has been made into a children’s books which is part of the Early Words book selection. Do you know a family who has received the book? Share this song with them!