Children who are read to at least once a day will hear 290,000 more words by age 5 than those who aren’t read to by a parent or caregiver. A rich verbal vocabulary acquired in the first three years sets the foundation for literacy.
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This year’s report highlights our national progress, program impact, and the growing momentum behind early literacy across Canada.
