Newcomer families: Somali
Selected links to language resources and other information for Burnaby families in Somali.
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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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Books for Kids in Early Years of Schooling [PDF in Somali]
Provides advice on the selection of books for children at various stages of reading development. Includes tips on how parents can help their child enjoy books. Source: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, State of Victoria, Australia.
On-the-Go Resources [PDF in Somali]
Fourteen early language activities designed to be used outside the home. Source: Washington Learning Systems.
Playing With Your Baby [PDF in Somali]
Play is the main way that babies and toddlers learn about the world. With your help, it's also a wonderful way to support their language development. Source: National Literacy Trust.
Say Hello to Your New Baby [PDF in Somali]
Play is the main way that babies and toddlers learn about the world. With your help, it's also a wonderful way to support their language development. Source: National Literacy Trust.
Sharing Songs and Rhymes [PDF in Somali]
Babies love songs and rhymes, especially hearing the sound of your voice. And they're a great way to help your child's talking and listening skills. Source: National Literacy Trust.
Talking With Your Baby [PDF in Somali]
Learning to talk is one of the most important and complex skills your child will accomplish. Source: National Literacy Trust.
Tips for Reading with Children [PDF in Somali]
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 Somali]
You help your child's language development when you speak in Somali. Learn why in this one-page BPL handout.
Parenting and child development
Bullying - We Can All Help Stop It [PDF in Somali]
How to recognize bullying and what to do if your child is being bullied or is bullying others.
Multilingual Parent Resource Sheets
A set of five parent resource sheets [PDFs in Somali] for parents on topics that include: building active habits, family routines, supporting children’s play & promoting positive behaviour.