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Reading resources for every stage of learning

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Learning to Read Takes Practice and Support

Learning to read looks different for everyone. Whether a reader is learning how to sound out words or wants to build confidence, the Library can help. 

Explore Library support tailored to each stage of a reading journey. You’ll find plenty of books, activities, programs, and reading tips.

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Learning to Read with the Library

⭐ Getting Ready to Read: I know my ABCs and letter sounds

⭐⭐ Building Skills: I can read longer words and sentences.

⭐⭐⭐ Almost There (with a little help): I can read mostly on my own.

Community Resources

The Reading League's Reading Buddies - A show that combines the science of reading with laughter and friendship to make foundational literacy accessible to all kids.

Reading Rockets - Reading Rockets offers a rich library of evidence-based classroom strategies to help young children become skilled readers.

CBE Literacy Framework

The Kids Literacy Collective

Alberta Education English Language Arts and Literature (K – 6) 

Literacy awareness events and resources

CanLearn Society

Two girls are sitting at a table colouring on pieces of paper. The background has other children doing similar crafts. Educators
A woman with a young child sitting on her lap are looking at a picture book. They are in a colourful library space with large windows and pink walls. Parents and Caregivers