School Readiness Tip: Help Children Hear the Sounds in Words
August 05, 2025
Talking to children about the sounds they hear in words builds their sound awareness, which is an important skill for learning to read. Use these fun tips to draw children’s attention to the sounds in words.
Make the Most of Small Groups
July 28, 2025
In a busy early childhood setting, it can be challenging to engage every childin interactions, which is key to supporting their language development.But when we engage children in small groups, something magicalhappens.
Turn Reading into a Conversation with Oh No, GEORGE!
July 11, 2025
What’s the difference between reading to your child and reading with your child? Find out why reading with your child has a far greater impact on their early literacy development, and learn some strategies you can easily apply the next time you curl up with your child to read.
Toy Stories – What’s at Play for Your Child’s Early Language Development?
July 11, 2025
Your child likely has some favourite toys or play activities. As a parent, you may be wondering whether certain types of toys are better at supporting language and play skills than others. Find out what the research says!
School Readiness Tip: Look for Print All Around You
July 02, 2025
One simple way to prepare children for reading and writing is to help them notice the print that’s all around them. By pointing out print in the environment, you help children understand that written words communicate meaning – just like spoken words do. Try these fun ways to highlight print throughout the day.
Play Around with Sounds to Prepare Your Child for Reading Success
June 20, 2025
Did you know that phonological awareness is one of the most important early literacy skills your child needs to be prepared for school? Here’s a fun way you can help your child build this important skill while enjoying rhymes together.
Developing Story Comprehension with Bob, Not Bob!
June 19, 2025
Does your child know how to identify the main elements of a story? Understanding a story’s structure (its Characters, Setting, Problem, Actions and Resolution) is an important part of story comprehension – a skill your child will need for literacy success. Here are some tips for helping your child learn about story structure with the fun book, Bob, Not Bob!
School Readiness Tip: Help Children See Other People’s Perspectives
June 02, 2025
Talking about how others think and feel helps children understand and appreciate different viewpoints, develop empathy, and relate to others. You can encourage children to think about how others might think by using these fun tips.
Making Predictions with Julie and the Mango Tree
May 15, 2025
Helping children predict what will happen next in a story is a great way to engage them in interactive book reading, as well as to deepen their story comprehension – a key early literacy skill. Here are some tips to help children make predictions with the beautiful children’s book, Julie and the Mango Tree.