What will you do? Help elementary students discover that there is more to computers than just playing games. Teen volunteers work one-on-one with younger students to help them work through lessons on coding and other essential computer skills. Students learn basic coding skills, along with important topics like Internet safety and evaluating information. Coding Buddies is for participants in Grades 1 to 3. Code Club is for participants in Grades 4 to 6. Hour Of Code, "Princess Power" and "Go Wild": This is a one-day program. Help kids learn basic coding skills through fun animal or princess themed tutorials. Program Length: One hour, once weekly for six weeks. What’s in it for you? Gain leadership and coaching skills Meet new people Have fun and contribute to your community
Read more about "What will you do? What’s in it for you?"School-age kids can find books and activities for their reading level in these areas.
Read more about "Questionariums"Help students in Grades 1 to 6 and their families as they complete numeracy quests throughout the Library. Share your passion and expertise in math during this drop-in afterschool program and have fun! This is an adult and youth volunteer opportunity.
Read more about "What will you do?"Listen and Reflect Indigenous cultures share stories in many ways — orally, in song, in drumming, through dance, with pictographs, and through medicine wheels and tipi rings. Traditionally, stories are told by Elders, or community members who have earned the ability and may be called a Storyteller, or Knowledge Keeper . Deep and active listening is required when listening to Indigenous stories. Indigenous stories are different than western stories. They do not always have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Indigenous stories may affect your student’s emotions, thoughts, spirit, or body differently. Stories are meant to trigger reactions, invite reflection, awaken feelings, activate memories, and touch the heart. Allow students to be affected.
Read more about "Listen and Reflect"Request a free Kindergarten Book Bag for them. This limited-edition, keepsake tote is full of books and other tools to help your child start their learning journey off on the right foot.
Read more about "Is your child starting kindergarten this year?"A Kindergarten Book Bag comes with helpful resources and fun Library books to help your whole family prepare for the transition to kindergarten.
Read more about "Kindergarten Book Bags"School-age kids can find books and activities for their reading level in these areas.
Read more about "Questionariums"Bring stories and reading to life for students in Grades 1 through 3! Reading Buddies volunteers share books and play fun literacy games with their “little buddy” in a group setting that’s facilitated by a staff member. Volunteers encourage children to read, and make reading fun! This is a youth volunteer opportunity for Grades 7-12.
Read more about "What will you do?"This year's Ultimate Summer Challenge begins on June 1, and students in any grade can participate. Educators can register their class for a virtual information session to learn all about challenges, prizes, and more.
Read more about "Are you up for the challenge?"Students in Grades 1 through 12 use the Cenovus Classroom in Central Library* for a week of hands-on, inquiry-based learning, including writing, reading, drawing, listening, researching and language skills, and information and media literacy.
Read more about "Library School supported by Cenovus Energy"Whether you want to help your children or students better understand the truth about residential schools, or you want to learn more yourself, these works by Indigenous authors are essential reading for all Canadians.
Read more about "Orange Shirt Day 2020"Send this form home with your classroom so that your students can easily obtain their free Library card. With this card, they can enjoy free programs, access various supports, borrow up to 99 items, and much more!
Read more about "Child Library Card Application"'\n ', 'LitCon returns to the Library for its third year! The literary arts festival is for students in grades K', '–', '9 and provides exposure to literary artists – fostering creativity, social connections, and skill development.', 'Classrooms can register for virtual sessions with peers and professional creatives to learn more about the literary arts while individual students can get inspired during in-person programs at select Library locations.', 'LitCon is presented in partnership with Wordfest.', '\n '
Read more about "'Discover the literary arts from May 27 - May 31'"Volunteer Qualifications High School students Ages 15 to17 Strong reading and speaking skills in English Positive attitude, reliable, patient, able to stay on task Volunteer Responsibilities Attend volunteer orientation and training session Provide support to participants as directed by staff lead Be a positive role model
Read more about "Volunteer Qualifications Volunteer Responsibilities"Ultimate Summer Challenge is a free yearly program offered by Calgary Public Library that encourages students of all ages to read, learn, and create all summer long. They also have the chance to win fantastic prizes, like an iPad or Nintendo Switch!
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