Early Literacy

From Kindergarten-Grade 3, we learn to read. From Grades 4-12, we read to learn.

Does your child have trouble pronouncing words, struggle with rhyming, or seem slow to learn the alphabet? These can be initial indicators that your child might be struggling to develop early literacy skills.

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Understanding the importance of early literacy is the first step toward a successful educational journey for your child.

While it’s tempting to “wait and see,” research shows that early intervention leads to better outcomes, both academically and emotionally. Our goal is to empower families with the tools and knowledge they need to support their child’s success from the very start.

An older woman wearing glasses reads a red book to a young girl with pigtails; they are sitting together indoors and smiling, sharing a joyful early literacy moment.
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We currently provide free Early Literacy Screening to 70 families each year. The Centre aims to continuously grow this service in order to increase access for families with young children.

Get Started with Early Literacy Screening

Early Literacy Screening is currently offered via FAx Outreach & Training Centre. We offer three sessions per year that include literacy development workshops for parents and early literacy screening for children between 4-7 years old.

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”With science-based approaches to reading instruction, early screening and intervention, we would expect to see only about 5% of students* still below grade-level expectations on word-reading accuracy and fluency.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

Right to Read Report, 2022

*About 5x fewer students below grade level (or 10× fewer students with special education needs).

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