Family Literacy Links
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- Ask-a-Teacher - Children can obtain homework help in grammar, math and science and can contact an on-line teacher for further assistance.
- Canadian Parents Online - A resource for parents on a variety of parenting issues, including tips on encouraging children to read.
- cca-kids.ca - From the Concerned Children’s Advertisers this site provides tips on how children can be media savy and street smart.
- Centre for Family Literacy – Based in Alberta, the centre helps to improve literacy within families and communities.
- Children’s Storybooks Online - A collection of illustrated stories as well as colouring books, mazes, riddles and links to other online storybooks.
- Family Literacy Educational Resources - An extensive listing of links to online books as well as resources for children and young adults.
- FunBrain - A learning network for children, parents and teachers that includes interactive educational games for children, as well as tips and tools for teachers and parents.
- Kidsinvictoria.com - An extensive listing of service providers and activities in the Victoria area for local families to enjoy.
- The National Center for Family Literacy (U.S. site) - Listing of family literacy projects and initiatives as well as links to publications, facts and other related sites.
- Owl Magazine - A fun site for kids where they can test their brainpower with word games, crossword puzzles and brainteasers.
- Parents of Multiples Across Canada - A resource for Moms of multiples across Canada on a variety of parenting issues.
- Reading a-z - A variety of resources including downloadable books, flash cards and lesson plans to help children become fluent readers.
- Reading Answers (U.S. site) - Information and free resources for parents and teachers helping children learn to read, inclulding strategies for reading with children, vocabulary and writing ideas.
- Reading Is Fundamental (U.S. site) - This site provides information for coordinators, educators and parents including on-line resources, booklists and tips and activity ideas to help motivate kids to read.
- Scholastic – An excellent resource for stories, downloads, and other information for parents and children.
- The Official Robert Munsch website - Everything you wanted to know about Robert Munsch and his books. You can even listen to Bob read you one of his stories from this site.
- Today’s Parent On-line - A great resource for parents with children of all ages. This site features tips on behaviour and development, education and life as a parent.
- WestCoast Families - A great resource for families living in the Lower Mainland of BC. Editorial coverage features articles relevant to parents of newborns through to teens.
- What’s Up Kids? Family Magazine - Catering to both parents and kids, this site features recipes and parenting advice, as well as contests, activities and jokes.
- Word Central - Children learn new vocabulary while visiting different rooms in this interactive school.