https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies Resources selected by the Centre for Excellence for thinking about literacies and literacies pedagogies. (Note: Click on each image to open the website. Scroll down to reveal additional resources). en-us 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC 2025-10-09 12:10:49 UTC hello@padlet.com ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792089 Perspectives and Provocations in Early Childhood Education, is a journal of the Early Childhood Education Assembly of the National Council of Teachers of English. The journal focuses on early literacies pedagogies within a variety of communities.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792089 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792090 This website comes from a group of Canadian language and literacy researchers and students. LLRC's website contains information for educators interested in Canadian scholarship in language and literacy. Provocative is LLRC's position statement on literacy assessment, both because it has much to say about assessment as well as the nature of the literacies being assessed. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792090 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792091 This link takes you to the website of the journal, Language & Literacy is the official journal of the Language and Literacy Researchers of Canada. Visitors can see at a glance the range of literacies-related scholarship in the country. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792091 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792092 This website of the United Kingdom Literacy Association provides information on the group's literacy education activities, including a resources page. Be sure to check out UKLA's journal, Literacy. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792092 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792094 A pedagogical and curricular resource developed for educators and families in conjunction with the Exploring Literacies Initiative led by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (New Brunswick). This link will take you to the handbook Exploring Literacies: Talk, Read, Sing, Create Through Play Every Day.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792094 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792095 Related to the above handbook, this pamphlet for families contains ideas for promoting literacy in every day. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792095 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792096 This webpage from New Zealand researcher Jayne White focuses on dialogic pedagogies with two-year olds. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page to view a video of Jayne providing an overview of the work.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792096 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792097 Supporting New Zealand's early childhood curriculum the "useful resources" tab at the bottom of this webpage contains tools for thinking with language and literacies in ways that are multilingual, multimodal, and apt for Ontario educators. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792097 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792100 Ideas for inspiring children with Steve Light's picturebooks are highlighted here in the Teaching Young Children magazine from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The magazine requires a subscription but some ideas are shared on the NAEYC website.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792100 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792101 A video discussing ways to support oral storytelling with young children. One strategy called "Doing Stories" involves listening for stories during play. Interviews with Judith Schickedanz, Vivian Paley and Theresa Bouley are included.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792101 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792102 This webpage from NAEYC  includes strategies for engaging children's early writing experiences.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792102 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792103 A resource from Oxfordshire County Council's Early Years Advisory Team in the UK that includes resources for engaging children's writing in the early years.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792103 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792105 Written for families, this two page early writing resource by Penny Tassoni provides ideas for engaging children's mark-making at home.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792105 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792106 Outdoor Family Literacy experiences developed to support early years organizations in celebrating literacy in the NWT.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792106 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792107 The children’s book author, Mo Willems, is on Youtube. In his 30 minutes videos, Willems shares his creative drawing and writing process with children and invites everyone to join him in doodling together. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792107 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792110 Scholastic is temporarily sharing some of its online literacy resources for free.  The website offers virtual information and picture books, along with activities to extend children’s learning. These materials will be available for undetermined time, and a total of 20 daily lessons will be shared.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792110 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792113 The National Reading Campaign publishes children's book reviews every Tuesday. In this example, librarian Linda Ludke, reviews "This is NOT a Valentine" by Carter Higgins. Reviews are for educators, families and children with the goal to inspire joy in reading. To find more reviews like this one, click the "Children's Book Reviews" tab across the top of the page and select "reviews".]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792113 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792114 PCoE Network Coordinator, Tara-Lynn Scheffel with colleague Lori McKee offer universal and intergenerational-themed picturebook recommendations for early childhood educators to use across contexts.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792114 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792118 Lotje Hives with PCoE Network Coordinator Tara-Lynn Scheffel, offer recommendations for picturebooks to connect with young children and foster literacy enjoyment.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792118 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792119 The Canadian Children's Book Centre offers suggested book lists, book news and tips for book selection all with a focus on Canadian authors and illustrators. The site further contains a section on books with social justice and diversity themes. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792119 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792121 The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY Canada) has created a resource of 100 picture books by FNMI authors and illustrators. The recommendations range from board books to picture books and texts for older readers.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792121 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792123 Visit this site to stream videos of actors from the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) reading children's picture books. No fee or membership needed. You can choose to view the videos on SchoolTube, YouTube or Vimeo.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792123 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792124 VOOKS is a digital streaming service for children's storybooks. They currently offer a free 1-year subscription for teachers. Click below for the teacher appreciation link. Vimeo is the streaming provider used for this site.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792124 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792125 Epic! is a digital library of e-books for children up to 12 years old. Visitors can search for books for specific age ranges, such as 5 & under, and there are both fiction and nonfiction texts available. Sign-up is required but use of Epic! is free for educators and librarians. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792125 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792126 The 49^th Shelf is a Canadian Literature database that allows its users to find fiction and nonfiction titles and book lists based on genre, themes and more. It is a useful platform to learn about the Canadian literature available based on your and your children’s interests.  ]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792126 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792127 This article by PCoE Regional Coordinator Jeffrey Wood looks at the connection between play and literacies. It suggests ways educators can support literacies through play.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792127 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792131 This research article by PCoE Regional Coordinator, Luigi Iannacci, raises questions about literacies pedagogies that value cultural and linguistic diversity in early years spaces.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792131 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792132 This literature review addresses the question, what is literacy in the early the years? Educator and librarian, Rosamund Stooke was commissioned by the Child and Youth Network in 2010 to conduct a review of literacy in family and community settings. Now, over a decade later, this review is still used to help educators and others make sense of the various ways that literacy is defined and supported. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792132 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792134 This research article by PCoE Network Coordinator, Tara-Lynn Scheffel with colleague Lotje Hives, highlights a Kindergarten case study in Northern Ontario with a focus on nurturing curiosity in the outdoors. Literacy invitations support the learning shared.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792134 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792136 This research brief identifies ways to think about literacies pedagogies with FNMI children and communities.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792136 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792137 With a focus on fantasy play, this commentary from Vivian Paley discusses the 3 F's (friendship, fantasy, and fairness) as constituents of early literacy. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792137 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792138 This article by Stacey Crooks, a settler observing a Traditional Aboriginal Parenting Program on Treaty 4 land in Canada, considers what an ethic of “robust respect” offers in countering dominant deficit thinking in family literacy programs.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792138 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792139 This special issue takes as its starting point a six-year action research project (headed by Shelley Stagg Peterson of OISE) involving literacies, pedagogies, and children living in rural and Indigenous communities. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792139 ontarioecenetwork https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792141 This article is based in observations from an intergenerational program to explore some of what can happen when children and elders come together to sing and make/view art together. The article provides a glimpse at thinking with multimodality and beyond monogenerational curriculum and pedagogies.]]> 2020-08-24 19:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ontarioecenetwork/literacies/wish/695792141