TIPS FOR PARENTS

Enjoy Ilinniarutit!TV together with your children!

Browse our collection of short videos, animated storybooks, books for download, and vocabulary and phonics videos.

Here are some tips to make the most of Ilinniarutit!TV with your children:

Make time together

• Make some routine time to explore the site together. Sing a few songs after breakfast, or watch a short film or an animated storytime in the day or evening, and read a book or tell a story before bedtime. Establishing a routine can make practicing language an enjoyable everyday activity.

Sing Along

• Singing is a great way to learn any language, and most children love to sing. It is a fun way to familiarize yourself with the sounds and rhythms of the language.

• Explore the phonics songs and sing together, anytime. Practicing each sound will help your child learn.

Download a book

• There are many books available for free download at Ilinniartutit!TV. Download a book and read together. Encourage your child to practice reading out loud, and always be positive and supportive if they make any mistakes.

Ask questions

• If you’re watching a movie or reading a book with your child, ask questions like “what do you think happens next?” or “how do you think the character felt?”. These types of questions encourage reflection and creative thinking.

• Have fun! Ask your kids to tell their own stories, and spend some time telling stories to each other. One way children learn language is by speaking and listening.