Newcomer families: Filipino
Selected links to resources and other information for Burnaby families in Filipino
- stories, rhymes and songs
- help your child get ready to read
- your first language
- public library services
- community resources and services
- child care
- elementary school
- parenting and child development
Stories, rhymes and songs
International Children’s Digital Library
Read about 25 picture books online.
Mama Lisa’s World
Filipino nursery rhymes.
Help your child get ready to read
Borrow from the library
Language is the Key
Two DVDs teach easy-to-learn, effective strategies that promote children's language development.
Download
Reading Tips for Parents [PDF in Filipino]
Five parent tip sheets offer easy ways for parents to help kids from pre-Kindergarten to Grade 3 become successful readers. Reading Rockets.
Ready, Set, Learn: Helping Your Preschooler Get Ready For School [PDF in Filipino]
Helpful tips for supporting preschool learning and development. BC Ministry of Education.
Your first language
Your First Language: A Precious Gift to Your Child [PDF in Filipino]
You help your child's language development when you speak in Filipino. Learn why in this one-page BPL handout.
Public library services
BPL Welcome to Your Library [PDF in Filipino]
An introduction to library services for families with young children.
Community resources and services
NOW Community Resource Guide [PDF in Filipino]
Wallet-sized guide to Burnaby information.
Child care
Finding Child Care in Burnaby [PDF in Filipino]
Guide to child care options in Burnaby.
Elementary school
What is ESL Support? [PDF in Filipino]
A brochure for parents of ESL students in BC.
Parenting and child development
Making a Difference [PDF in Filipino]
Information about milestones and healthy development from birth to age six. Source: Ontario Early Years.
Bullying - We Can All Help Stop It [PDF in Filipino]
How to recognize bullying and what to do if your child is being bullied or is bullying others.
Internet Safety Tips for Parents [PDF in Filipino]
Steps parents can take to protect children who use the Internet. BC Ministry of Education.
Multilingual Parent Resource Sheets
A set of five parent resource sheets [PDFs in Filipino] for parents on topics that include: building active habits, family routines, supporting children’s play & promoting positive behaviour.