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Stratford Resources – Language, Learning and Literacy

A Mind at a time – Mel Levine, MD

“A Mind at a time” is a wide-ranging exploration of the myriad ways in which young minds differ, coupled with vivid and useful recommendations about developing those minds to the fullest.

Baby Signs: How to talk with your baby before your baby can talk - Linda Acredolo, Susan Goodwyn & Doug Abrams

This book is for parents who want their children to learn baby sign language. There are a lot of pictures and advice in this to help you teach your baby to sign.  

Baby Sign Language – Alison Mackonochie

A practical guide to signing with your baby which includes 120 fully illustrated instructions.

Bringing Reggio Emilio Home – Louise Boyd Cadwell

This book integrates the experiences of one American teacher on a year long internship in the preschools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, with a four year adaptation effort in an American school.  It includes many stories of parents, teachers, and children learning together.

Growing up Reading – Jill Frankel Hauser

Learn to read through creative play – hundreds of activities for fun loving children from the early months to 7 years and their busy parents!

The Irreducible Needs of Children - Terry Brazelton and Stanley Greenspan

In an impassioned dialogue, this book outlines for  parents what infants and toddlers really need to grow, learn and flourish.

Me Read?  No Way! – Ministry of Education

 An informative practical guide to improving boys' literacy skills.

(The) Mozart Effect for Children – Don Campbell

This book shows you how to help the children in your life to experience the enormous healing powers of classical music.  You do not have to be an expert in classical music to use this book.  It presents dynamic, inventive ways to invigorate a child’s imagination. It supplies exercises, musical menus and entertaining games that will improve your child’s memory.

Natural Learning Rhythms – Josette & Sambhava Luvmour

This book explains to parents, teachers and caregivers how and when children learn.  The authors share their experience of the natural wisdom inherent in  all children.

Nurtured by Love – Shinichi Suzuki

The classic approach to talent education.  World-renowned violinist and teacher Shinichi Suzuki presents his philosophy and principles for developing the natural abilities of every child.

Parent’s Guide to the Best Books for Children - Eden Ross Lipson

Reading is a gift you can enjoy throughout life. With the help of parents and teachers, children can learn about the joys of reading at a young age. Eden Ross Lipson presents a list of great books in The New York Times Parent’s Guide to the Best Books for Children. From Dr. Seuss to Harry Potter, there is something to appeal to all kids. This revised and updated third edition will be of great interest to parents that want to teach their children to love literature.

Read To Me: Raising kids who love to read - Bernice E. Cullinan

How can you find the time to expand a child's imagination?  How can you teach a child to love books?  How can you help your child do better in school when you are busy yourself?  These questions are all answered in this book written by a highly acclaimed reading specialist.

Reading Magic: Why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever (2 copies) - Mem Fox

This book demonstrates with clear, easy-to-follow examples how reading aloud helps your children. Filled with practical advice, activities, and inspiring true read-aloud miracles, this book is a must for every parent and for anyone who would like to know more about how children learn to read.

Real-Life Homeschooling – Rhonda Barfield

This book contains the stories of 21 families who teach their children at home.

Sign With Your Baby: How to communicate with infants before they can speak - Joseph Garcia                                                                                                                       

This book offers a straightforward and light-hearted approach to teaching infants how to communicate using simple sign language.  It provides practical advice to help you and your baby begin signing with each other.  It contains  145 easy to follow illustrated signs. 

Small Talk: From first gestures to simple sentences - Dr. Richard C. Woolfson

This book is an essential guide for parents who want to understand the speech and body language of babies and children from birth to age three. It includes a helpful chart and tips on suitable toys and ways to stimulate a child’s communication and social skills.

Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre School Years - Elizabeth Hainstock

This book has already helped thousands of parents connect with their children by introducing them at home to the dynamic method of education called Montessori.  The techniques, exercises, and easy-to-make Montessori materials presented here instil a sense of discovery and awareness in your child, and serve as an essential foundation for future learning.  It covers the pre-school years from age 2 - 5 and the lessons focus on reading and writing, mathematics, sensory awareness, and practical life skills. Updated and revised, this guide puts the entire range of the Montessori system within your reach, so you can make the most of your child's vital years.

 (The) Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas – Linda Dobson                                           

This book includes 500 fun and creative home learning activities.  They are kid-tested and parent-approved techniques for learning math, science, writing, history, and manners  that you can adapt to your family’s homeschooling ideas.  Even if you do not homeschool, this book is a great teaching tool for children 3-12 years of age. 

To Learn with Love: A companion for Suzuki parents – William & Constance Starr           

This is a unique book written for parents by parents who have also been teachers of the Suzuki method.  It  shares experiences and insights.

Winning Ways to Learn: 600 Great ideas for Children Ages 6-8 - Samuel J. Meisels, EdD., Dorothea B. Marsden, MEd. and Charlotte Stetson, MEd.    

This effective learning tool is aimed toward teaching children age six to eight years old. The activities in this book are used in the United States to evaluate children’s elementary school achievements. Winning Ways To Learn contains more than 600 inventive and fun activities that allow you to interact with your child. These inexpensive activities cover a full range of knowledge and skills that your child needs to succeed in math, science, social studies, language, literacy, the arts, social skills and physical development.

Wow! I’m Reading! Fun Activities to Make Reading Happen - Jill Frankel Hauser, Stan Jaskiel (Illustrator)

This resource is packed with step-by-step instructions for activities designed to encourage and promote literacy. An introductory message for adults provides insight into the importance of letter recognition, phonetics, and writing in the reading process. The reading-readiness activities are simple enough for youngsters to follow on their own, but also present opportunities that will encourage interaction between adult and child. Sidebars include recommended picture books that tie into a particular activity, suggestions for explaining and elaborating on concepts, and examples of "typical content standards for kindergarten language arts." Many of the exercises can be adapted to a variety of ages and ability levels. Boldly drawn, black-and-white cartoon drawings of smiling kids appear throughout.   It’s an inviting and useful tool for parents and teachers.

You Make The Difference: In helping your child learn - Ayala Manolson, Barbara Ward & Nancy Dodington

This book provides the tools for adults to engage in intimate, supportive interactions with preschool-age children. It helps to improve the communication between adults and kids. It is the handbook used by the Huron Perth Resource Consultant Program in their parenting course of the same name.

We are proud to be the host agency for the Perth-Middlesex Early Years Centres.