Early Literacy

Early Childhood Resources
Agir Tôt
Infographics and publications of recent Quebec-wide parent surveys, in French and in English - go to site
Naître et Grandir
Resources for families and children from conception to age 8 - go to site
The french website offers a larger database of resources – go to site
Toolkit in English (digital) to promote reading with children – go to site
To order materials* - go to site
*Every so often they provide material in English, thanks to the requests of CDAs. If you cannot find the material you need in English, we encourage you to contact them and make the request.
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Development
The most up-to-date scientific knowledge on early childhood development, from conception to age five.
Information sheets on various subjects - go to site
Canadian Parents For French
Resources for families on bilingual education.
Activity book for children, translated in multiple languages – go to site
Early Childhood Week (La grande semaine des tout-petits) - Every November
Free materials and downloads to promote Early Childhood activities - go to site
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMMING
Many Community Learning Centres (CLCs) across the province offer Early Childhood programming for families with children 0 to 5 years old.
NEIGHBOURHOOD DAYCARE KIDS GO TO SCHOOL
Once a month, children from 5 daycares come to Portneuf Elementary School for story time. The project, called “Lisons ensemble vers l’école” has two goals.
PARENT-CHILD MOTHER GOOSE
Development of early literacy skills are essential for the successful integration of children into Kindergarten. CLCs have long promoted early childhood development and one of the most effective programs available is Parent-Child Mother Goose.
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