Given the clear importance of language skills for lifelong outcomes, it is critical to set children up early for language success.
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It’s important to keep in mind public speaking has two parts to it: writing the speech and delivering it.
Cognitive skills related to early literacy can be nurtured this summer by engaging in activities that develop social-emotional skills and positive self-regulation.
Direct instruction matters in learning to read, but reading can’t happen unless children are supported in making connections to what they know and their experiences.
The COVID-19 pandemic provides parents with an opportunity to consider selecting books that address issues confronting children globally.
Children in an Oji-Cree northern First Nation are learning traditional teachings about ‘Namebin’ (suckers) and working on literacy skills at the same time through a community literacy project.
Handwritten letters enhance relationships among people of all ages, and help children become empowered and inspired through the power of the pen.
The benefits from shared storybook reading do not depend on whether books are bought, borrowed or new or used. Some suggested read-aloud books for children aged about kindergarten to Grade 2.
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Professor, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
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