Strong Start to Reading

is a reminder that belonging matters, especially in the spaces where children learn and grow.

At Strong Start, we celebrate the families, caregivers, volunteers, and communities helping children build confidence, connection, and a lifelong love of learning. 🌈📚

For families looking to continue the celebration at home, we recommend Pride Puppy by Canadian author Robin Stevenson, a joyful alphabet book that celebrates family, community, and Pride.

is a reminder that belonging matters, especially in the spaces where children learn and grow.

At Strong Start, we celebrate the families, caregivers, volunteers, and communities helping children build confidence, connection, and a lifelong love of learning.🌈📚

In the first five years, children’s brains grow rapidly eaching about 90% of adult size —making this a powerful time to support the development of strong foundations for language, learning, and well-being. 🧠✨

At Strong Start, our early literacy programs are designed to engage young minds during these foundational years, helping children build key skills and confidence that will support them for life. 💙

📚 “My son has gained so many skills that will benefit him when he starts school in September. He has made friends in the program and improved his social and sharing skills.” – Nicole, Parent, GRFS Program

The Get Ready for School program helps children ages 3–4 build early literacy skills, develop confidence, and prepare for Kindergarten — all while supporting parents with resources to continue learning at home.

💙 Learn more at the link in our bio.

There is no better feeling than getting lost in a good book. ✨

Sometimes it’s 10 minutes on a lunch break, a crowded bus ride where the world fades away, or that last chapter in bed when you should’ve been asleep an hour ago.

Reading looks different for everyone, and we love that.

👇 Where are you getting your reading in today?

Strong Start Charitable Organization is seeking a Financial Controller to join our team and support the financial stewardship behind our mission to help children learn to read.

For more than 25 years, Strong Start has been changing children’s lives through literacy. In this role, you will oversee the organization’s financial management, accounting practices, and internal controls, helping ensure transparency, accountability, and sustainability as we continue to grow our impact.

Working closely with our executive leadership and Board of Directors, the Financial Controller will manage day-to-day financial operations while supporting budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial planning for the organization.

This is a permanent, part-time, in-person role (25–30 hours/week) based at our National Program Deployment Centre in Waterloo. The position offers an opportunity to grow with the organization and contribute to building strong financial systems that support our long-term mission.

Apply now: Visit strongstart.ca/careers

We’re heading to the Parenting Resource Fair this evening! 💙 Stop by to say hello, explore local family resources, and learn more about how Strong Start supports early literacy in our community. See you there!

Happy International Day of Families 💙

Every story you read, every question you answer, and every moment you spend learning together helps build confidence and a love of reading.

You are helping shape a strong foundation for your child’s future. Explore more ways to support early literacy at strongstart.ca