ETFO book project resources
Welcome!
This book is part of ETFO-WR’s Lifetime of Reading initiative—a community outreach project to share the joy of reading with children across Waterloo Region. Whether this book came from a local agency or a Little Library in your neighbourhood, we’re so glad it found its way to you!
RESOURCES FOR
Promoting Language and Learning for your baby!
Ideas from the Elementary Teacher Federation of Ontario - Waterloo Region
Reading regularly helps children of all ages build strong minds and strong futures.
For babies and toddlers, reading builds brain connections, language skills, and emotional bonds.
For older children, it boosts imagination, supports learning, and helps them understand the world around them.
“The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.”
— Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation
Explore these local and national supports to keep the love of reading growing:
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Region of Waterloo Libraries (Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge)
Find free storytimes, book clubs, take-home kits and more. -
EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Drop-in programs for families with children ages 0–6. -
Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation
Literacy tips by age, reading guides, and activity ideas.
childrensliteracy.ca -
ABC Life Literacy Canada
Free printable resources, parent tips, and games.
abclifeliteracy.ca -
TVO Learn & TVO Kids
Engaging online tools to support readers of all ages.
tvolearn.com
For Little Ones (0–3):
Cuddle up, talk about the pictures, make silly sounds, sing and rhyme!
For Preschoolers:
Let them turn pages, guess what happens next, and explore the story with questions.
For Older Kids:
Let them choose the books, encourage graphic novels or comics, and talk about what they’re reading.
