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Your Favourites Are Back! Welcome to Gummy Bear Stories Revisited!

We heard from so many families who were sad to see Gummy Bear Stories come to an end — so we’re bringing back some of our favourites! Join Enza online on selected Sundays from 10:30–11:15 a.m. as she revisits these wonderful stories with you and your family. For added fun: Be sure to have some paper and something to colour with nearby so you can draw along with the Gummy Bear story!

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This fall, join us online for Gummy Bear Stories Revisited, featuring five stories families have enjoyed with us before. And there’s more! Our original Gummy Bear family resources are still available online, so families can continue the fun with activities, ideas and resources connected to each story:

OCT 18 – I Am Not a Dog Toy
OCT 25 – The Most Magnificent Thing
NOV 15 – Hedgehog Needs a Hug
NOV 29 – In My Heart
DEC 6 – Memoirs of a Goldfish

Sometimes the best stories are worth reading again!

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A PLAY to LEARN
MOVE into LITERACY activity

Yoga improves health in many ways. Family yoga gives families a chance to spend some quality time together. Yoga and mindfulness offer psychological benefits for children as well. A growing body of research has already shown that yoga can improve focus, memory, self-esteem, academic performance, and classroom behaviour, and can even reduce anxiety and stress in children.

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Play to Learn with Yoga

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Benefits of Mindfulness

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Seasonal Soundscapes

Explore the sounds and rhythms of every season with your child!

🌱 Growing Little Listeners

Spring is full of different sounds! Listening to rain and birds helps children learn to hear and compare sounds for early reading.

🍁 Sounds of Quebec

It’s sugar shack season! Hear the “tap-tap” of maple sap and clap along to the rhythm.

✨ Let’s Play!

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Go on a Sound Hunt

Go for a walk and listen for 3 spring sounds. Can you copy them with your voice?

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Rainy Day Shaker

Fill a bottle with rice. Shake to make “pitter-patter” sounds while you sing.

Sing & Play Library
🌸 Hello Spring
🍯 Maple Rhymes
🌈 The Rainbow Parade
🦋 So Different
🥚 I Found an Egg
☀️ Growing Little Listeners

Summer is full of lively sounds! Listening outdoors helps children focus on different sounds and build strong listening skills.

⚜️ Sounds of Quebec

Celebrate Fête Nationale! Hear music, drums, and singing—clap along to the rhythm together.

✨ Let’s Play!

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Outdoor Echoes

Sing a line from a summer song and have your child echo it back like a game!

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Nature Rhythm Sticks

Find two sturdy sticks. Tap them together to keep a steady beat while you sing.

Sing & Play Library
🏖️ Hello Summer
😊 Feeling Happy
🍦 Woo Hoo! It’s Summer
🫧 Little Bubbles
🕶️ It’s So Sunny
🍉 Fruit Salad (Clap Along)
🍂 Growing Little Listeners

Clapping syllables (like “pump-kin”) helps children hear the beats in words—a key step for reading.

🍎 Sounds of Quebec

It’s apple picking season! Clap out names like “Mc-In-tosh” as you pick and play.

✨ Let’s Play!

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Leaf Rhythm Stomp

Crunch through leaves: stomp, stomp, clap! Match the beat to fall words.

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Syllable Drum

Use a plastic bowl as a drum. Tap out “ap-ple” (two taps) to build awareness.

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🧡 Hello Fall
🍎 Apple Rhymes
🚜 Old MacDonald
🥪 Grilled Cheese
🏴‍☠️ Pirate Life
❄️ Growing Little Listeners

Winter has soft and strong sounds! Copying “whoosh” and “crunch” helps connect sounds to experiences.

🧤 Sounds of Quebec

Celebrate at the Winter Carnival! Listen for music and dancing—move along to the beat.

✨ Let’s Play!

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Kitchen Band

Use pots and spoons. Play slow like falling snow or fast like the winter wind!

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Freeze Dance

Play a winter song and dance! When the music stops, freeze like an ice statue.

Sing & Play Library
⭐ Hello Winter
⛸️ Winter Fun
🧥 Winter Clothes
💤 The Snoring Song
Family Literacy Soundscapes Activities

Sing, Play & Imagine

Interactive ideas for family literacy through music and movement.

LISTEN CLOSELY!

Hum-mm • La-la-la • Do-Re-Mi

The Connection

Music is a wonderful way to connect! You don’t need a perfect voice—your child just loves hearing you sing to them.

Everyday Play

Try simple ideas to turn moments like walking or dressing into a playful musical adventure together.

Sing favourite songs with actions (clap, stomp, spin)
Change speed and volume (fast/slow, loud/quiet)
Sing during everyday routines (walking, dressing)

RHYTHM TIME!

Tap-Tap • Shake-Shake • Boom-Boom

Rhythm Skills

Exploring rhythm helps children develop coordination and listening skills while discovering unique sounds.

Simple Tools

Whether store-bought or a wooden spoon and a pot, making noise together is the best kind of learning!

Tap rhythm sticks to copy simple patterns
Tap beats in words (ba-na-na, child’s name)
Make simple instruments (rice shaker, bucket drum)

TELL A TALE!

Once upon a time… • Swoosh! • Pop!

Imagination

Bringing stories to life with music sparks imagination and language growth through sound connection.

Active Play

Use sound and movement to travel into the world of books and turn every page into a performance!

Act out stories and songs with simple movements
Add sound effects (tap for footsteps, shake for rain)
Make up short stories and add rhythm or music

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Seasons in Song

Seasons in Song

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Songs by Shawny Thicke
| An interactive learning experience

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Raise a reader with TLE’s Gummy Bear Stories! Each story is filled with exciting activities and creative ideas designed to make reading a fun, meaningful family experience. Explore the themes and messages together to inspire learning through play and discovery — and treasure the time spent connecting with your child.

Gummy Bear Featured Stories:


HEDGEHOG NEEDS A HUG
MAKE MORE S’MORES
THE WORRY MONSTER
OCTOPUS’S GARDEN
GRUMPY MONKEY PLAY ALL DAY

THE GREAT BALLOON HULLABALLO
INKY THE OCTOPUS
CLIVE PENGUIN
MEMOIRS OF A GOLDFISH

THIS BOOK IS PERFECT		SNIPPETS

CAN I BE YOUR DOG?
THE MINDFUL MR. SLOTH
THE WAY I FEELWHAT WOULD YOU DO?

THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING
IF YOU HAPPEN TO HAVE A DINOSAUR

THE GREEDY PYTHON
WHERE’S MY MUMMY?

BUBBLES…UP!
CAT PROBLEMS

I JUST ATE MY FRIEND
IT BEGAN WITH LEMONADE

WE LOVE SOCCER!
MAKE WAY FOR BUTTERFLY

IT’S NOT YOURS, IT’S MINE
I’M NOT A DOG TOY

THE INVISIBLE STRING
WISH

STELLA QUEEN OF THE SNOW
IN MY HEART

LIST OF MATERIALS AND ACTIVITIES		THE BLUR
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS
THE BEAR ATE YOUR SANDWICH

EXTRA YARN
I’M STICKING WITH YOU

THERE’S ONLY ONE YOU
THE BAD SEED

THE NIGHT BEFORE HALLOWEEN
MYSTERY BOTTLE

DON’T PUSH THE BUTTON
LIST OF MATERIALS AND ACTIVITIES

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As part of our Ready to Read, Write, Think project TLE has created Family Literacy Series videos:

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Family Literacy Inside and Outside the HomeHow Reading Helps Kids GrowWays to Help Kids Love Reading
Learning Through Creative PlayHow to Raise-a-ReaderTLE Family Literacy Resources
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Resources

TLE Family Literacy Series

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WITH GREAT READING COMES GREAT FAMILY TIME!

Calling all heroes! Join the League of Super Readers! Through the BookStart Journey program, your child will embark on reading adventures. Become a Super Reader today! Taking the time to read together as a family will allow you time to connect and spend time together.

The story continues – check back for new books, activities and resources!

DISCOVER THE POWER OF READING

Super Reader missions and adventures can pop up anytime! Check back to discover your next reading power-up and watch your child’s love of learning soar!

Reading Missions & Adventures

SPARK YOUR FAMILY’S READING ADVENTURE

Watch your child’s library grow! Every page opens doors to family fun and learning! No time to read? No problem! Each story comes with ready-to-watch videos, hands-on activities, and helpful resources that make learning effortless. Have fun! Check back often to discover our latest books!

Bookstart Journey Featured Books

READING ADVENTURES FOR ALL AGES

Join our Super Reader adventure where every child discovers their reading superpower! Select the child’s age group for reading tips and books that make a Super Reader!

Superhero Storytime

FREE FAMILY LITERACY EVENTS

Check our calendar for our Gummy Bear events!
JOIN US for an engaging virtual morning of stories, songs, and crafts! Each week, your host Enza, will guide families through interactive storytelling sessions designed to spark imagination and creativity. Register to receive a craft kit. FREE for all families!

GREAT FAMILY READING RESOURCES

Dive into our treasure trove of family reading resources, carefully selected to spark imagination and foster a lifelong love of books. Find everything you need to create engaging reading experiences that bring families closer together.


GUMMY BEAR STORIES		STORIES TO GROW BY
STORYLINE ONLINE
FREE ONLINE STORIES

PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN CONCEPTS

Give your child a strong start with fun, age-perfect activities to help you teach colours, counting, ABCs, and problem-solving through everyday moments. Perfect for busy families who want to support learning through natural play and conversation!


ABC, SHAPE AND NUMBER IDEAS
COLOUR ACTIVITY IDEAS

LEARNING WITH LEGO

FAMILY LITERACY VIDEOS & ACTIVITIES

TLE’S FAMILY LITERACY SERIES

MOVE INTO LITERACY VIDEOS

MOVE INTO LITERACY STORIES & ACTIVITIES
FAMILY FUN YOGA WITH PHELESHIA

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The Gummy Bear Family Read Club for 2026 is now complete! Thank you to all the Gummy Bear Families out there! We hope you had fun! Check the pictures from the latest event.

Some of our Featured Stories

Gummy Bear News: Snippets
Gummy Bear News: Clive Penguin
Gummy Bear News: Memoirs of a Goldfish

Featured Story

Last feature story and craft was The Great Balloon Hullaballoo

When Simon the squirrel’s mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset’s hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction…

Story by Peter Bently

Illustrations by  Mei Matsuoka

Artwork

The Great Balloon Hullaballoo creations

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Use these resources with your family to learn in the great outdoors! Get outside and exercise both your mind and body together as a family. You can make outdoor time fun family learning time all while enjoying the wonders of Canada’s Great Outdoors!

Use these resources below from ABC Life Literacy’s Family Literacy First program:

Family Outdoor Activity Book
Outdoor Scavenger HuntFamily Outdoor TimeLearning Outdoors Bookmark

Explore winter events and destinations as a family. Find free activities and special ticketed events happening near you:

The 10 Best Québec National Parks Near Montreal To VisitCentre de la nature (Saint-Vincent-de-Paul)Montreal Family Calendar
of Activities
Montréal en lumièreLuminothérapieCross Country Ski Trails

Outdoor activities to try with the family:

Make a Snow Maze20 Things to Do in the SnowSnow Paint
Make an ice sun catcherIdeas for Exploring Nature in WinterFamily Activity Calendar

Too cold outside? Try these fun ideas inside!

Stories | WinterWeird But True!: Winter FactsSnow Sculpture Photo Gallery
Funny Fill-In: On Thin IceWinter and Holiday ActivitiesFunny Fill-In: Snowed In
No-Sew Sock Penguin CraftHow to Draw: Winter CabinPaper Roll Snowman
Ways To Play With Snow Indoors

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PLAY to LEARN Series

As part of our Move into Literacy project TLE has created fun, family literacy PLAY to LEARN videos:

Move into Literacy
PLAY to LEARN Activities

Quick Links to more great videos

Move into Literacy
PLAY to LEARN Activities
Move into Literacy
Family Fun Yoga with Pheleshia		Move into Literacy
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