At least 42%
of Canadian adults lack the literacy skills needed to succeed in Canada today.
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Healthcare Professionals
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Early Literacy and Screen Time Handout for Families in Nunavut (English)
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The Conversation: Coronavirus: 5 Tips for Navigating Children’s Screen Time During Social Distancing
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The Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation: The Reading Journey Diagram
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Talk, Sing, Read, Share Stories Decals for Health Centres in Nunavut
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Read, Speak, Sing: Promoting early literacy in the health care setting
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Research and PolicyTeaching Our Children to Read: Understanding the Reading Journey of Black Children in Canada
Teaching Our Children to Read dives into the systemic, institutional, and sociocultural barriers experienced by Black children in Canada, and how these challenges limit their future education and employment opportunities. It aims to shed light on the issues that Black families and service providers face when teaching Black children to read, and to identify opportunities for government, educators, local agencies, and community members to get involved and ensure that the right to read is realized for all Black children in Canada.
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Policy ReportWhat would it take… for every child in Canada to be learning foundational literacy skills by the age of five?
This landmark report explores what children need to begin developing foundational literacy skills by the time they enter kindergarten — and how Canada can build a system that ensures all children are on this path. Created in collaboration with the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC), What Would It Take… provides leaders across sectors with evidence-based insights and actionable recommendations to prioritize early literacy.
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SurveyThe Role of Early Literacy in Early Learning and Child Care: A Survey of Early Childhood Educators
In September 2021, the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation (CCLF) and the Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) partnered on a national survey of early childhood educators (ECEs) to better understand the current role of early literacy and learning in child care settings in Canada, and to identify gaps and opportunities that may exist.
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Policy ReportAn Economic Overview of Children’s Literacy in Canada
Prepared by Deloitte Canada for the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation, An Economic Overview of Children’s Literacy in Canada paints a compelling picture of why investing in early literacy is the cornerstone of children’s health, education, future employment and income, and why it is critical for the future of Canada.
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Research and PolicyEarly Literacy Matters Roundtables 2020
To help address obstacles and strengthen our collective impact on early literacy, we hosted a roundtable series in early 2020 that attracted 100 attendees from 59 different organizations. In this report, you will read about what we heard from them: potential pathways to success, common challenges and how national, coordinated efforts can help advance early literacy efforts.