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Newcomer families: English

English-language versions of translated tip sheets and booklets included in the Newcomer Families section. 

Help your child get ready to read

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Language is the Key
Two DVDs teach easy-to-learn, effective strategies that promote children's language development.

Your Home Language: Foundation for Success
This DVD demonstrates family-based language activities to encourage children's language development and success at school.

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Books for Kids in Early Years of Schooling [PDF] 
Provides advice on the selection of books for children at various stages of reading development.  Includes tips on how parents can help their child enjoy books. Source: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, State of Victoria, Australia.

Developmental Milestones of Early Literacy [PDF]
Appropriate book-related behaviours for ages six months to five years. Source: Reach out and Read.

Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library: Early Talkers [PDF]
Tips to use with babies from birth to two years of age. Source: American Library Association.

Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library: Talkers [PDF]
Tips to use with two- and three-year-olds. Source: American Library Association.

Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library: Pre-Readers [PDF]
Tips to use with four- and five-year-olds. Source: American Library Association.

HOP: Healthy Opportunities for Preschoolers [PDF]
Download 12 activitiy cards that encourage early language development through play. Source: LEAP BC (2010 Legacies Now).

How Young Children Learn English as Another Language [PDF]
Young children are natural language acquirers; they are self-motivated to pick up language without conscious learning, unlike adolescents and adults. Source: British Council.

On-the-Go Resources [PDF]
Fourteen early language activities designed to be used outside the home. Source: Washington Learning Systems.

Playing With Your Baby [PDF]
Play is the main way that babies and toddlers learn about the world. With your help, it's also a wonderful way to support their language development. National Literacy Trust.

Reading Tips for Parents
Parent tip sheets [PDFs] offer easy ways for parents to help kids from pre-kindergarten to Grade 3 become successful readers. Source: Reading Rockets.

Ready, Set, Learn: Helping Your Preschooler Get Ready for School [PDF]
Helpful tips for supporting preschool learning and development.  Source: BC Ministry of Education.

Say Hello to Your New Baby [PDF]
Talking to your baby from day one will help the two of you get to know each other, and gives your child a great start in life. These quick tips will help you enjoy "conversations" with your baby right from the start. Source: National Literacy Trust.

Sharing Books With Your Baby [PDF]
Sharing books is a wonderful way to help your child learn to talk, and it's the ideal opportunity to share a cuddle at the same time. Source: National Literacy Trust.

Sharing Songs and Rhymes [PDF]
Babies love songs and rhymes, especially hearing the sound of your voice. And theyr'e a great way to help your child's talking and listening skills. Source: National Literacy Trust.

Six Easy Ways to Help Your Child Succeed at Reading [PDF]
Did you know that children who read at home do better in school? Make sure your child is a reader!

Talking With Your Baby [PDF]
Learning to talk is one of the most important and complex skills your child will accomplish. Source: National Literacy Trust.

Tips for Reading with Children [PDF]
One-page handout for parents and caregivers. Source: Minnesota Humanities Center.

Your first language

Your First Language: A Precious Gift to Your Child [PDF]
You help your child's language development when you speak your first language. Learn why in this one-page BPL handout.

Public library services

BPL Welcome to Your Public Library [PDF]
An introduction to library services for families with young children.

Community resources and services

NOW Community Resource Card [PDF]    
A wallet-sized guide to information about services and programs in Burnaby.

Ready! Set! Learn! Burnaby Brochures
Information about services and programes in:

Child care

Finding Child Care in Burnaby [PDF]
Learn about child care options.

Westcoast Child Care Resources Centre - Brochures for Parents
Printer-friendly brochures about choosing child care, child care choices and other child care issues. [PDFs]

Elementary school

Burnaby School District Parent Handbook [PDF]
Learn about going to school in SD41.

What is ESL support? [PDF]
A brochure for parents of ESL students in BC. Source: BCTF.

Parenting and child development

Can Your Baby Hear? [PDF]
Printer-friendly information about hearing developmental milestones.

Bullying - We Can All Help Stop It [PDF]
How to recognize bullying and what to do if your child is being bullied or is bullying others.

Child Development Chart - First Five Years [PDF]
Print a one-page chart from a Burnaby ECD calendar.

Children's Social Well-Being
Scroll down to find links to resource sheets [PDFs]. Source: Canadian Child Care Federation.

Growth and Developmental Milestones [PDF]
A guide to child development from birth to 36 months. Source: Maryland Department of Education.

Internet Safety Tips for Parents [PDF]
Steps parents can take to protect children who use the Internet. BC Ministry of Education.

Making a Difference
Information about milestones and healthy development from birth to age six.  Source: Ontario Early Years.

Multilingual Parent Resource Sheets
A set of five handouts [PDFs] on topics that include building active habits, family routines, supporting children's play and promoting positive behaviour.

You and Your Child
A questionnaire to help parents identify concerns about child development.  Source: Human Early Learning Partnership [HELP].

Your Baby's Speech and Language Skills from Birth to 30 Months
Your Preschool Child's Speech and Language Development
Developmental milestone chart and tips on how to help your child develop speech and language skills.

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