Children 0-5
TNRL shares tools, expertise and learning opportunities that support children from birth through their transition to school age.
Early Literacy
Language and literacy are essential for your child’s happy and healthy development. Find out how daily interactions help set up your child for a lifetime of learning.
Recommended Reads
Books for BC Babies
There are lots of things to worry about when you are a new parent, but you don’t have to worry about how to get your child started on their literacy journey!
Storytime, Parent-Child Mother Goose, Tiny Tunes, and more!
Interactive Toys
High-quality toys that foster motor, sensory and pre-literacy skills, brought to you by the sponsorship of Interior Savings Community Investment Fund. They’re seriously fun!
Read Online
TumbleBookTumblebook Library is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love.
LaunchChildren's Blog
#Literacytip: Reading the Pictures Isn’t Cheating
Have you ever been told that looking at the pictures when learning to read is cheating? We’re here to tell you that it just isn’t true!
#Staffpick: Amazing People Stories for 0-5
There are a lot of amazing people out there, both real and imaginary. Check these stories out to learn more about a few!
#Literacytip: Your Emergency Literacy Toolbox
Children often get bored, tired, or too energetic to sit still while grown ups are doing grown up things. Keep learning and entertainment at your child’s fingertips using these literacy activities!
#Staffpick: Secret Mission Stories for 0-5
Travel and explore the whole universe with these adventure packed books. Little ones and the whole family will love the adventures inside!
#Literacytip: Sounds and Syllables
Learning to read is not an easy task. Here are some tips for teaching young children phonological and phonemic awareness. These are two of the tools they need to read independently!
#Staffpick: Nature Stories for 0-5
Jump into these outdoorsy reads with your tiniest reader or with the whole family! Perfect for indoor smoky days or reading outdoors in the warm summer sun.