Newcomer families: Tamil
Selected links to language resources and other information for Burnaby families in Tamil.
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Your Home Language: Foundation for Success
Children who have a strong foundation in their home language do better at school. This DVD demonstrates family-based language activities to encourage children's language development and success at school.
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Playing With Your Baby [PDF in Tamil]
Play is the main way that babies and toddlers learn about the world. With your help, it's also a wonderful way to support their language development. National Literacy Trust.
Say Hello to Your New Baby [PDF in Tamil]
Talking to your baby from day one will help the two of you get to know each other, and gives your child a great start in life. These quick tips will help you enjoy "conversations" with your baby right from the start. National Literacy Trust.
Sharing Books With Your Baby [PDF in Tamil]
Sharing books is a wonderful way to help your child learn to talk, and it's the ideal opportunity to share a cuddle at the same time. National Literacy Trust.
Sharing Songs and Rhymes [PDF in Tamil]
Babies love songs and rhymes, especially hearing the sound of your voice. And they're a great way to help your child's talking and listening skills. National Literacy Trust
Your first language
Your First Language: A Precious Gift to Your Child [PDF in Tamil]
You help your child's language development when you speak in Tamil. Learn why in this one-page BPL handout.
Parenting and child development
Making a Difference [PDF in Tamil]
Information about milestones and healthy development from birth to age six. Source: Ontario Early Years.
Bullying - We Can All Help Stop It [PDFin Tamil]
How to recognize bullying and what to do if your child is being bullied or is bullying others.
Can Your Baby Hear? [PDF in Tamil]
Printer-friendly information about hearing.
Multilingual Parent Resource Sheets
A set of five parent resource sheets [PDFs in Tamil] for parents on topics that include: building active habits, family routines, supporting children’s play & promoting positive behaviour.