Video: Every Child Can Learn To Read

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Lynn Kennedy, a retired educator shares her experience as a Volunteer Site Co-ordinator for the Letters, Sounds and Words program. Why is she so passionate about the program? Like Strong Start, Lynn believes every child can learn to read, that we only have to find the key to unlock their potential.

Video: Strong Start Helped my Daughter and Changed my Life

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My daughter showed significant improvements in her literacy skills because of the Letters, Sounds and Words program. I decided to volunteer my time in the program on the days I was off from work, and very quickly found that my volunteer position provided a greater sense of accomplishment than my career did at the time. This changed my life forever.

Video: Preparing to Be a Teacher

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Angela Braun, a teacher candidate at Nipissing University shares her experience as a Letters, Sounds and Words Volunteer Coach. What is the most important lesson she has learned? To have fun with learning, and help children gain confidence in their learning.

Video: The View from the Blue Couch

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Rhys is an adorable, funny and strong-willed little boy. He’s always been advanced in his gross motor skills, but when it came time to separate from Mommy, he just couldn’t do it. I didn’t even have the option of going back to work, because it would have been too hard for Rhys. I was worried how he was even going to go to Junior Kindergarten in September.