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EnglishTips 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, Tagalog
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, Tagalog
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, Tagalog
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!
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English
Caring for Kids: Read, speak, sing to your baby: How parents can promote literacy from birth
5-10 minutesWant to help your baby develop early literacy skills? Try these activities.
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English, Inuktitut
Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA): Free Downloadable Inuktut Books for Inuit Families
10-30 minutesBrowse this great selection of free digital Inuktitut books, produced by the Qikiqtani Inuit Association in partnership with Inhabit Media for families to download.
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The Qikiqtani Inuit Association has a wonderful selection of colouring book drawings, created by Inuk artist Martha Kyak, that celebrate Inuit life and culture from children’s perspectives. Print them out and colour them together!
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English, Inuktitut
Illinuarutit TV: Movies, Animated Stories, Songs and Books in Inuktitut
10-30 minutesIlinniarutit TV has Inuktitut movies, animated stories, songs, and books to help children learn. Browse their library!