Your first language: Russian

Selected links to language resources and other information for Burnaby families in Russian

stories, rhymes and songs
help your child get ready to read
your first language
community resources and services
child care
elementary school
parenting and child development

Stories, rhymes and songs

International Children’s Digital Library
Read about seven picture books online.

Mama Lisa’s World
Nursery rhymes in Russian.

Help your child get ready to read

Borrow from the library

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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Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library [PDF in Russian]
Five steps for sharing books with your baby. Pierce County Library System, Tacoma.

On-the-Go Resources [PDF in Russian]
Fourteen early language activities designed to be used outside the home. Source: Washington Learning Systems.

Reading Tips for Parents [PDF in Russian]
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 Russian]
Helpful tips for supporting preschool learning and development. BC Ministry of Education.

Tips for Reading with Children [PDF in Russian]
One-page handout for parents and caregivers. Source: Minnesota Humanities Center.