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RESOURCESVisit your Local Library:For Young Children:All Library locations offer free storytimes for young children. “Welcome to Canada” Drop-in Family Storytime: A storytime designed specifically for newcomers to Canada. Join for stories, songs and rhymes with a focus on new words, concepts and ideas!Ages: All ages Fee: Free, drop-inLocation: Central LibraryDay: ThursdaysTime: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pmVisit the Website for More Programs: ’s Tumblebooks:Online Stories:TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books. TumbleBooks are available in many languages.Website:’s Dial a Story:Stories Read in Your Language:Listen to a new preschool story each week in the comfort of your home, in your language. Call as often as you want, any time of the day. To listen to a story call:905-615-3500 and choose option #4 then option #5Feel free to contact us @ Dixie/Bloor if you have any questions or concerns.Supporting First and Second LanguagePresented by:Adriana BovdisWhy Support First and Second Language?Bilingualism has positive effects on children’s linguistic and educational development.When children continue to develop their abilities in two or more languages throughout their primary school years, they gain a deeper understanding of language and how to use it effectively.Children are able to compare and contrast the ways in which their two languages organize reality.Bilingual children may also develop more flexibility in their thinking as a result of processing information through two different languages.Children who come to school with a strong foundation of their mother tongue develop stronger literacy abilities in the school language.How Can I Do It?Parents can help children develop speech and language by interacting with them in their first language.Having fun with language and talking about things that are meaningful.Listening to songs, music in either language.Finding time during the day or during daily routines to involve child and access language either in first or second language.Adults can help children develop their language and communication skills through play.Participate in community programs at the library and early year’s centres. What’s your reason for ‘Supporting First and Second Language’ Learning?Strong first language skills make it easier for children to learn another language. It is a well known fact that children that come from Bilingual Homes do very well in school and are able to outperform children in linguistic and educational tasks.Skills in the first language can actually increase their language abilities in English. Individual maintains a connection to their heritage and culture.Children who can read and write as well as speak in two languages are at an advantage, not just in school but also in finding jobs after school. ................
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