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Featured Articles - May is Speech and Language Month
New and Noteworthy
A GLBTQ Rainbow Youth Drop in takes place every Tuesday after, 3-4:30 at Northumberland Child Development Centre. A safe inclusive space for GLBTQ Youth and their allies to meet for... Read more
How to Talk to Your Baby
following your child's lead be aware if your child gives a brief look to tell you that he/she understands or notices the sound or touch that just happened. watch for your baby's... Read more
Help is in Your Community - Ages & Stage…
Five Counties Children’s Centre - 905-377-0192 • 1-877-574-5212www.fivecounties.on.ca Paediatric assessment - early intervention Therapy services Speech and Language, assessment and treatment Fine motor and gross motor, assessment and treatment Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health... Read more
Healthy Family Reading
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Video - Make Reading Fun
Early Literacy 101: The Basics Martha Kovack, Early Literacy Specialist with the Simcoe County Ontario Early Years Centres talks about activities and strategies that will help preschool children develop pre- reading... Read more
Video - Communication Counts
Your Health Matters Video Series : Communication Counts Reading and talking to your child can make a world of difference! {youtube}CPUf60Aj2N0{/youtube} Original content provided by: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit Read more
Rhyme and Reason
How nursery rhymes support early literacy.Growing up in a world of educational television, online libraries and interactive toys offers today’s children access to a vast array of information and stimulation.... Read more
100 Journal Topics
Have fun with these great ideas for journal entries! 1. My craziest experience in a restaurant or shopping mall 2. The hardest thing I’ve ever done 3. My first encounter with a bully 4.... Read more
Play is How Children Learn
The YMCA Play to Learn Curriculum We encourage, support, promote and nurture the opportunity for children to learn through a stimulating environment with guidance and encouragement from adults. We believe that it... Read more
Learning to Speak
Learning To Speak - Tip Sheet During the first twelve months of a baby’s life, most infants will only manage to acquire a slender vocabulary of about ten words. However, in... Read more
Rediscover Your Public Library
For families with young children, the public library is a great place to find entertainment, educational or cultural enrichment, or valuable information. Top 9 reasons to go visit: Free programs and activities:... Read more
Interactive Reading Tips
Reading is a pleasurable activity that provides so many developmental benefits. It helps: Develop listening skills Build general vocabulary Link sounds with words and words with meaning Prepare for recognition of the written word Encourage... Read more
