Chapter Books to Read Aloud
Want to add chapter books to family read alouds? They usually contain more complex stories than picture books and can be introduced before children are able to read independently. They’re …
Read All About Lit
Find resources and research relevant to the literacy community in our Read All About Lit blog.
COR – Learn to think like a fact checker
Students continue to have trouble determining if online information is reliable or fake. A recent study found that two-thirds of students couldn’t tell the difference between news stories and ads …
Make Reading Together Fun
Reading together is a wonderful family tradition, but only if children are enjoying it. A mix of the cozy and familiar with the unexpected and surprising can keep it fun …
2019 BC Child Poverty Report Card
Last week, the 2019 BC Child Poverty Report Card: Summary Report was released. It provides a snapshot of child and family poverty in the province. Despite a federal, all-party resolution …
What to Read to Babies
When parents are reading to them, babies are learning, even when they don’t understand all the words. Some research indicates that both quality and quantity of the reading matter. So …
Welcome to our Homelands
Designed for newcomers, Welcome to our Homelands is a brief video introduction to Indigenous peoples in Canada and a glimpse of Indigenous history. Produced by ISS of BC, this video …
Digital Skills Decoded
In this economy, every job is a digital job. The vast majority of jobs need people to have the skills and competencies to leverage technology to its best advantage. But …
Finding Time to Read Together
Reading aloud is a valued family activity. But families have busy schedules. How do you find time to read together? Find tips in: 6 Ways to Fit in Read-Aloud Time …
Using Graphic Novels
Are graphic novels useful for teaching? This video explains why graphic novels work. Raising a Reader! How Comics & Graphic Novels Can Help Your Kids Love to Read! is …
Reading Aloud – not just for little ones
The latest Kids & Family Reading Report: The Rise of Read-Aloud (2019) confirms that the family read-aloud experience is valued as a special time for parents and children. While this …