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 […]
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.
By Nicole
This great resource from the Toronto Public Library features activities involving talking, reading, singing, playing, and writing for children ages 0-5.
By Nicole
Here are a few things you can do to support little growing brains at home!
By Nicole
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we interact with screens. These lessons on managing screentime remain relevant for all families.
By Nicole
This visual we developed showcases key milestones relating to language and reading development from conception to 10 years old.
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.
By Nicole
Read the Canadian Paediatric Society’s position statement on promoting early literacy in the health care setting.
By Nicole
This how-to video breaks down serve-and-return interactions into five simple steps and features adults and young children doing each step together.
By Nicole
Did 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!