Newcomer families: Japanese
Selected links to language resources and other information for Burnaby families in Japanese.
- stories, rhymes and songs
- help your child get ready to read
- your first language
- public library services
- elementary school
- parenting and child development
Stories, rhymes and songs
International Children’s Digital Library
Read about 10 picture books online.
Mama Lisa’s World
Nursery rhymes in Japanese.
Help your child get ready to read
How Young Children Learn English as Another Language: Japanese [PDF in Japanese]
Young children are natural language acquirers; they are self-motivated to pick up language without conscious learning, unlike adolescents and adults. Source: British Council
Ready, Set, Learn: Helping Your Preschooler Get Ready For School [PDF in Japanese]
Helpful tips for supporting preschool learning and development. BC Ministry of Education.
Tips for Reading with Children [PDF in Japanese]
One-page handout for parents and caregivers. Source: Minnesota Humanities Center.
Your first language
Your First Language: A Precious Gift to Your Child [PDF in Japanese]
You help your child's language development when you speak in Japanese. Learn why in this one-page BPL handout.
Public library services
BPL Welcome to Your Library [PDF in Japanese]
An introduction to library services for families with young children.
Elementary school
What is ESL Support?: Japanese [PDF in Japanese]
A brochure for parents of ESL students in BC.
Parenting and child development
Internet Safety Tips for Parents [PDF in Japanese]
Steps parents can take to protect children who use the Internet. BC Ministry of Education.
Making a Difference [PDF in Japanese]
Information about milestones and healthy development from birth to age six. Source: Ontario Early Years.