Early Childhood Development and Family Literacy Programs

Offers family literacy programs in the Edmonton area and online for parents / caregivers and their children. — Service offers:

• family literacy programs in the Edmonton area and online for parents / caregivers and their children

Includes:

• Books for Babies – a 4 week interactive program modeling the sharing of books which provides a free book every week, informaton about early language and literacy development, access to a library and other community resources, and opportunities to socialize around a light meal or snack
• Learn Together, Grow Together – a 20 week program for parents to learn about their child's early learning and how to support literacy development, success in school, and lifelong learning through learning new ways of using stories, rhymes, songs, and books
• Rhymes That Bind and Multicultural Rhymes That Bind – a 10 week oral language development program that promotes positive parenting and includes a multicultural component which promotes use of first language, recognition of cultural practices, and connection to community
• 3,2,1, Fun! – a 5 week program to explore numbers through play, stories, songs, and rhymes that support each child's early numeracy development and helps build a solid foundation for later learning
• Family Books Club – a 30 week program to help parents reach their learning goals and support their child's early learning development; participants and faciliators work together to choose learning topics and plan activities
• Edmonton Classroom on Wheels (COW) Bus – a bookmobile that visits various locations around the city
• Literacy Links – a variety of learning opportunities for parents, caregivers, community partners, and other organizations that work with families with young children

Affiliation: City of Edmonton Family and Community Support Services, Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association (ECALA), Government of Alberta, United Way of the Alberta Capital Region