Working Faster, Working Safer
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES) has developed a new workbook on workplace essential skills. Written at CLB 1-2, it is designed to develop language skills, intercultural communication skills, and workplace …
Read All About Lit
Find resources and research relevant to the literacy community in our Read All About Lit blog.
Six Links to Winter STEM Fun
STEM activities can be fun any time, but some are particularly suited to cold weather. Here are six places to find ideas for winter STEM activities, indoors and out: 10 …
Understanding Dyslexia
Newly released, the MindShift Guide to Understanding Dyslexia is designed to be an introduction to dyslexia. It describes: How to recognize dyslexia in children, including multilingual English Language Learners Teaching …
Impact of Screens on Preschool Brains
A newly released study, Associations Between Screen-Based Media Use and Brain White Matter Integrity in Preschool-Aged Children, is creating some buzz. Read some of opinions about the research and its …
Learning about Canadian elections
Today we’re welcoming two guest bloggers from Maria Kenward’s LINC 7/8 class at Windsor Neighbourhood Learning Centre. They write about their successful experience learning about elections in Canada. My first …
Getting ready for #WorldKindnessDay
World Kindness Day is celebrated every year on November 13th. It’s a day to highlight the positive power of kindness and encourage kind acts, large and small, to make a …
A Perfect Match
Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society highlights the hard work of tutor Jean Lee and celebrates the successes of Kevin, a dedicated learner.
Break the Fake
Today is the start of Media Literacy Week. From October 7th to 11th, Canadians are invited to Break the Fake by stopping the spread of false information. MediaSmarts has brought …
Celebrating the power of literacy: Paulina’s story
The Westcoast Reader has a new website and Paulina Mason’s picture is on it! Paulina invited us to share her story about adult literacy – she wants to encourage others …
How are ‘I Spy’ books made?
The “I Spy” book series has captured the imagination of millions of readers. Part of what made these books so magical is that all of the images were created with …