Educational Resources
Find information on educational resources available at the Library.
The Library has excellent resources to help you as you support your child on their educational journey. This page includes links to library services of interest, information on homeschooling, and keeping up reading skills over the summer. The Library databases highlighted on this page are a great resource for children working on research projects, and library books on all kinds of topics can be found by searching our library catalogue or asking Library staff.
Websites of Interest
- My Learning At Home"My Learning At Home" is the Manitoba Government site that provides information for parents and caregivers to help students continue learning during COVID-19 school closures.
- Parent and After School Resources - International Reading AssociationResources for parents looking for fun educational activities for children in grades K-12.
- Notable Children's Digital Media - Association for Library Service to ChildrenA list of excellent apps for children compiled by the Association for Library Service to Children. The list is updated annually.
- My Child in School - Government of ManitobaInformation from the Government of Manitoba about what children learn each year in school. Covers grades K-12, and has detailed information for each subject area.
Printable Activity Pages
- Candlewick Press - Resources
Printable activity and colouring sheets featuring characters like Judy Moody, Peppa Pig, Timmy Failure, and the Ology books. - Curriculum-based STEM activity booklets
Scroll through our collection of booklets filled with fun, on-the-go STEM activities like colouring, puzzles, design challenges, experiments and more! - HarperCollinsPublishers - Story Time Activities
Printable activity and colouring pages featuring Pete the Cat, Paddington, Fancy Nancy and more. - Penguin - Teaching Guides and Activity Kids
Printable activity kits for the Llama Llama series, Dragons Love Tacos, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and more. The website also has discussion guides for middle grade and YA novels like Amal Unbound, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, and Salt to the Sea. - Scholastic - Activities and Downloadables
Printable colouring pages and activity sheets from Scholastic. Featured series include Dog Man, Clifford, Tom Gates, The Magic School Bus, and Dear Canada. - Simon & Schuster - Books & Activities for Kids
Find book recommendations, printable activity sheets, fun projects for kids to do, and links to other online reading resources on this web page.
Library Services of Interest
- Ask Us!Library staff love to answer questions! We're happy to take your questions, comments and feedback about:
*Your Library card/account
*Library services, programs, policies, etc.
*Problems with Library resources (i.e. eBooks/eMedia tech help)
We can also help you find quick facts, offer reading advice, provide answers to research questions, and more. If we don't have the answer we will direct you to appropriate resources. - Search the Library CatalogueSearch for books, movies, CDs, magazines articles, eBooks and more. Log in with your library card to place requests on materials and have them sent to your local branch.
- At Home: A Click AwayIn the At Home: A Click Away Info Guide Library staff have gathered free online resources so that kids and adults can stay connected while staying home. Find online activities from a wide variety of authors, artists, and organizations. Check back often, as new resources are added frequently.
- Book Club KitsThe Library offers Book Club Kits for both "Juvenile" (elementary school-age) and "Young Adult" (teen) audiences. Kits come with 10 copies of a book and a guide with discussion questions, tips for hosting a book club and more. The loan period is 60 days.
- French language materials at St. Boniface LibrarySt. Boniface Library provides access to a wide variety of materials in French, including books, magazines, DVDs, music CDs and language learning CDs.
Databases
Explora Canada for Kids
Learn about endangered species, famous musicians, space exploration and more! Explora contains complete articles from dozens of the most popular elementary school magazines. You’ll also find easy-to-read encyclopedia entries written specifically for kids and more than one million images of photos, maps and flags!
Tumble Book Library
Animated, talking children's picture books created from existing books with quizzes, puzzles and memory games. Now iPad-friendly!
BookFLIX
Reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration by pairing classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks to build a love of reading and learning.
Primary Search
Designed for elementary school years, Primary Search is a full-text database providing popular children’s magazines such as Ladybug, Spider, Junior Scholastic and more. It also includes easy-to-read encyclopedic entries and a large image collection. Students can learn about a variety of topics, including endangered species, famous musicians, fitness and space exploration.
Homeschooling Resources
Homeschooling Associations and Groups
- three65 - Winnipeg SelfDesign Learning CentreThe Winnipeg-based group of selfdesign.org working to provide a "mentor-rich environment for kids and teens who choose to learn outside the traditional school environment."
Government of Manitoba Information
- Government of Manitoba - HomeschoolingGovernment of Manitoba information about homeschooling, including how to notify the Province that you are homeschooling, curriculum options, legislation and more.
- Curriculum - Kindergarten to Grade 12This page contains curriculum information for Kindergarten to grade 12.
Author Websites
- Mo Willems - Pigeon Presents
Visit Pigeon Presents to learn more about your favourite Mo Willems characters. The website also has fun videos, games, activity sheets, and colouring pages. - The Official Eric Carle Website
Eric Carle's website has colouring pages, activity sheets, and fun games based on his popular children's books like The Very Hungry Caterpillar. - Kevin Henkes - Official Website
Watch a story time video of Kevin Henkes reading some of his most popular books. You can also download colouring pages, activity sheets, and discussion guides. - The Official Website of Robert Munsch
Discover fun facts about Canada's favourite children's book author, check out fan art, and listen to some of Munsch's stories online! - Rick Riordan
Find reading recommendations from Rick Riordan, plus activities and school project ideas based on his popular Percy Jackson series. - Sharon Creech
Find activities and discussion guides for Sharon Creech's novels.
Supporting Children with Language-Learning Challenges
Overcoming Dyslexia by Call Number: 371.9144 SHAPublication Date: 2003Dr. Shaywitz instructs parents in what they can do year-by-year, grade-by-grade, step-by-step for a dyslexic child. She lays out a home program for enhanced reading; guides parents in choosing the best school for their child and in working with teachers; and suggests ways of raising and preserving the child's self-esteem.
What to Do about Dyslexia by Call Number: 616.8553 SELZNICK 2019Publication Date: 2019Dr. Selznick uses plain language to make dyslexia understandable and cut through the confusion. His twenty-five essential points include the definition and characteristics of dyslexia, how dyslexia is assessed, how to approach remediation, and tips to help you and your child conquer the most common learning disability.
Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities by Call Number: 618.928588 FRANKLIN 2018Publication Date: 2018In this book, you'll discover why it's so important to accurately assess your child, find new perspectives on LBLDs based on the most current studies, and discover tips and strategies for navigating school, home life, and your child's future. Most importantly, you'll learn how your own special bond with your child can help spark their interest in reading, writing, and math.
Keeping Reading Skills Up
- How to Make Summer Reading Effective - National Summer Learning AssociationA 2-page research "brief" about the specifics of summer learning loss and what can be done to keep - especially reading - skills up over the summer.
- 10 Critical Facts about Summer Reading - ScholasticA 1-page fact sheet with information both about the summer learning "slide" and how leisure reading and family supports can can keep skills up year round.
- Summer Reading Tips for Parents - Reading RocketsA list of 10 practical tips for parent/caregivers to encourage reading over the summer.
- The Big Summer Read - Reading RocketsSummer reading book lists for children divided by age groups, up to age 9. Developed by Reading Rockets and updated each year.
