A reading list that explores current perspective on early childhood, how to support children's learning, and the importance of play.
Read more about "Professional Resources for Daycare Providers"Students will work with Jube School experts to explore theater arts learning how to create stories using various objects and a shadow screen.
Read more about "Shadow Story Creation (Ages 6-12)"Experience Engine 23 at Fish Creek Library!
Read more about "Engine 23 has a new home"What is a land acknowledgment, and why is it important to learn? For Indigenous people, the land is their mother, providing enough for people, animals, plants, the waters, and the land to live in harmony with each other. It is where their laws, values, and teachings come from. Acknowledging the land reminds us that it is sacred to Indigenous peoples. It helps us build respectful relationships, and is an important part of reconciliation. You can honour the land with this land acknowledgment written by the Library’s Indigenous Services team: Today we acknowledge our Treaty 7 friends, Where the Blackfoot meet on Elbow’s bend. Soon came the Tsuut’ina from the Beaver clans, And the Îethka Stoney Nakoda who live in mountain lands. Last but not least, the Métis from Region three, We are all treaty people, here in Calgary.
Read more about "What is a land acknowledgment, and why is it important to learn?"Educational Opportunities September 23 to 27 is Truth and Reconciliation Week. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is providing ways to further your learning, including interactive workshops and daily Lunch and Learn webinars. Register now to participate.
Read more about "Educational Opportunities"Our Welcome to the Library program welcomes and supports newcomers to Canada. You can watch short videos that have subtitles in 16 languages.
Read more about "Watch a video to learn about Library services."Play builds the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Come prepared to play with your baby or toddler at the biggest and best playdate ever.
Read more about "Colossal Calgary Playdate"A reading list that explores current perspective on early childhood, how to support children's learning, and the importance of play.
Read more about "Professional Resources for Daycare Providers"Volunteers help Library patrons learn and practice computer skills in a one-on-one environment, including (but not limited to) the use of the Internet, software applications, coding, social media, and mobile devices. Learning looks different for every patron and may take place on Library PCs, Chromebooks, or the patron’s own personal devices.
Read more about "What will you do?"Whether you’re looking to help develop your student’s literacy skills or simply foster a lifelong love of books, you’ve come to the right place. Check out our list of free eResources to help your child discover the magic of reading and writing as they learn new things, read about their interests, and follow the adventures of their favourite characters. Use your free Library membership to access these great apps and resources in the Digital Library. No Library card? No problem. Sign up for free online and start using it now. Beanstack Need some help finding great reading material? Beanstack has you covered. Get personalized reading recommendations for every member of the family, sent weekly to your inbox. eReading Room for Kids Visit the eReading Room for Kids to borrow children’s eBooks for free with your Library card. Read or listen to eBooks on your computer or take them with you on your mobile device with the free Libby app. Check out our One Week Loans for Beginning Readers. There’s no wait time, and you can have two early readers checked out at once. When you're done, just return them and check out two more. Bookflix Cuddle up and read with Bookflix! Find your favourite picture book classics paired with related non-fiction books for early readers. Read aloud together or watch and listen to an animated version of the picture book. Enhance reading comprehension with quizzes and puzzles after the story. Does your early reader love big trucks? Check out the Imagination section, where you can read or listen along to the picture book I Stink (about a smelly garbage truck) paired with a Mighty Machines book (about real garbage trucks). (Ages 6 – 8) Canadian Encyclopedia Read and learn about Canadian history and culture in the Canadian Encyclopedia. Search for a specific topic or browse more than 30,000 multimedia items, including images, maps, games, audio, and video. For help with essays on important Canadians, try reading the special collection on women in Canadian history in the Canadian Encyclopedia. These short articles tell the stories of Canadian women — including 47 Indigenous women — who paved the way in music, art, politics, sports, suffrage, and leadership. (Ages 9 – 12) Learning Express Learning Express is a database offering practice tests and tutorials for students in Grades 4 and up, including reading comprehension and math. There are also helpful career exploration resources for high school students considering their next steps after graduation. Kanopy Kids Kanopy is a free movie and TV streaming app with a section just for kids. Your child can watch their favourite cartoon characters and educational shows from any device. Love a good story? Visit the kids’ section of Kanopy to watch animated versions of your child’s favourite books with beloved characters like Pigeon, Scaredy Squirrel, and Curious George. (Ages 5–10) TumbleBook Library Listen and read along with animated story books for young children, their parents, and teachers in TumbleBook Library. Read-alongs are a wonderful way to help improve your child’s reading skills as they hear the story read to them and follow the text at the same time. Check out their cute and colourful read-alongs that are perfect for beginner readers. (Ages 5 – 7) Older kids can enjoy read-alongs too! Browse a selection of chapter books that your older child will love, or check out their collection of read-along children’s classics like Anne of Green Gables.
Read more about "Stories Reading and Writing eResources for ages 5 – 12"Help teens aged 13 to 17 learn coding skills as they work through tutorials (as beginners) or their own projects (intermediate/advanced) in this drop-in program. Volunteers coach and support participants individually or in teams, as they develop coding skills to create web pages, apps, and games in an open, free learning environment.
Read more about "What will you do?"'\n ', 'This Early Learning Centre promotes early literacy, giving the youngest visitors a dedicated place to read, learn, and explore. Reading nooks, spots for storytime, play areas, lots of books, and a Nursing Room make up this incredible 12,200-square-foot space.', '\n '
Read more about ""The Jocelyn Louise Anderson Children's Library""What was used before the days of GPS and smartphones? Join us in learning how a compass works and how we can use household materials to create our own compass. If you would like...
Read more about "Girls in STEM: Make your own compass"Need fresh ideas, information, or insight? The School Support Librarian offers office hours to support educators by answering questions related to resources for remote learning, virtual field trips to the Library, and virtual classroom programs.
Read more about "School Support Librarian"The Ultimate Summer Challenge is a fun, free way for all ages to keep reading and learning during the summer months at the Library. Check back later for information and registration about Ultimate Summer Challenge 2024.
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