Family literacy for adult literacy learners : Adult Literacy : Toronto Public Library

Adult literacy learners can be both students and teachers. As parents, you are your child's first and best teacher. Home is where your child begins to learn. Even while you are working on your own reading and writing skills, you can still help build these important skills in your child.

Family Literacy Tips for Adult Literacy Learners (2:16)

Tips for Parents

Watch these short videos to learn about six activities that can build language skills and help your child become a reader.

Parent hold child in arms in front the service desk at the library with a staff member behind the desk

I Like Books (1:48)

mother rubbing infant stomach while laying on the bed

I Hear Words (1:16)

Child sitting on father's lap while reading a book

I Know Words (1:20)

I Can Tell a Story (1:16)

I see Words (1:29)

I Know Letters (1:38)

Get help from library staff:

For information about adult literacy, call 416-395-5555
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