Some theory…

Language is an important acquisition of early childhood. Language as a new tool opens new possibilities for social understanding, learning about the world and communicating experiences, pleasures and needs. During the first three years of school, children meet another important milestone in the development of language by learning to read. These two domains are distinct, yet interconnected. A relationship has been established between early language skills and the ultimate mastery of reading.

To learn more

Collectif (inconnu). Langage et littératie chez l’enfant en service de garde éducatif, Presse de l’Université du Québec, 198 pages.

Desmarais, S. (2010). Guide du langage de l’enfant de 0 à 6 ans, Éditions Quebecor.

Thériault, J., Lavoie, N. (2004). L’éveil à la lecture et à l’écriture, une responsabilité familiale et communautaire, Éditions Logiques.

Canadian Language Literacy Network, language and literacy http://www.cllrnet.ca/index-fr.html

Ordre des orthophonistes http://www.ooaq.qc.ca/

Gouvernement du Québec http://www.mels.gouv.qc.ca/dfga/politique/eveil/

CEDJE

Articles on the subject based on…

Jamieson, D. G., Language Development in Young Children, Canadian Council on Learning, Bulletin, June 2007.

Johnston, J., Factors that influence Language Development, University of British Columbia, (publication on the Internet, March 9, 2005)

Rescorla, L., The language development survey: a screening tool for delayed language in toddlers, Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 1989, 54(4), 587-599.

Rvachew, S., Synthesis on Language Development and Literacy, McGill University, Canada. (Publication on the Internet, October 31, 2005) (2nd revised edition, September 10, 2010)

Tamis-LeMonda, C. and Rodiguez, E., Parents’ Role in Fostering Young Children’s Learning and Language Development, New York University (publication on the Internet, March 27, 2008, revised December 4, 2009)

Thériault, J. (inconnu). L’émergence de l’écrit ou l’éveil du jeune enfant à la lecture et à l’écriture.

Developed by Audrey Leblanc and Mélanie Martel, psychoeducators ©2011, Groupe Formation Intervention inc., Montréal.