Resources for Parents

Flit – Our Free Family Literacy App

Android and iOS

Early interactions with your children, like sharing books, talking, singing, or playing, help lay the foundation for early language and literacy – essential skills for success.

Parents will find specially tailored and curated activities ranging from reading, recipes, rhymes and games specifically designed to build strong reading, writing and literacy skills in their child, and have FUN doing it!

Watch a video demo of the app!

Go to Google Play for more information or to download

Go to iTunes or the App Store for more information or to download

Family Literacy and Health!

• Printable Booklet (pdf) (double-sided, 4 sheets)

Science Activities You Can Do at Home

• Printable Booklet (pdf) (double-sided, 6 sheets)

Family Literacy Tip Sheets

• NEW! Numeracy (pdf)
• Technology Tips for the Early Years (pdf)
• Getting Started... Literacy and Language Links and
  Language Learning (pdf)
• Tips for Sharing Books and
  Signs of Reading and Writing Development in Young Children (pdf)
• Choosing Quality Children's Books and
  Types of Books for Young Children (pdf)
• Books for Infants and Toddlers (pdf)
• Books for Preschoolers (pdf)
• Wordless Picture Books and
  NEW! Environmental Books (pdf)
• Books that Show Diversity (pdf)
• ABC's for Parents (pdf)
• Families just want to have FUN! Party Activities (pdf)

Literacy Begins at Home Brochure (pdf)

Canadian Language & Literacy Research Network - Handbook of Language and Literacy Development: A Roadmap from 0 to 60 Months

National Literacy Trust - Talk to Your Baby and other resources for parents and caregivers