Show your little one how books work!
By Nicole
It’s easy to take it for granted, but little ones need to be taught how books work before they can read them! Here are some easy ways to show children how to use a book:
Resource Age Group: Infant (0-12 months)
Ask questions while sharing books
By Nicole
Sharing books with your child can be about more than just reading the text. While you’re reading together, you can also ask your little one questions such as “What is this?” and “Can you point to the duck?” And if your little one is talking, try asking them open-ended questions like “Where is the duck […]
Early Literacy and Screen Time Handout for Families in Nunavut (English)
By Nicole
Using 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.
Toronto Public Library: Ready for Reading, Birth to 5
By Nicole
This great resource from the Toronto Public Library features activities involving talking, reading, singing, playing, and writing for children ages 0-5.
Tips for Talking, Singing, Playing and Reading in the Early Years
By Nicole
Here are a few things you can do to support little growing brains at home!
The Conversation: Coronavirus: 5 Tips for Navigating Children’s Screen Time During Social Distancing
By Nicole
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we interact with screens. These lessons on managing screentime remain relevant for all families.
The Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation: The Reading Journey Diagram
By Nicole
This visual we developed showcases key milestones relating to language and reading development from conception to 10 years old.
Talk, Sing, Read, Share Stories Decals for Health Centres in Nunavut
By Nicole
Putting 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.
Read, Speak, Sing: Promoting early literacy in the health care setting
By Nicole
Read the Canadian Paediatric Society’s position statement on promoting early literacy in the health care setting.
Reach Out and Read Training Video: Short Visit Training Video
By Nicole
This video from Reach Out and Read demonstrates how providers can talk to families about early literacy during their visits.