100 Books Every Child Should Hear Before Starting School

5 for Life Early Childhood

This booklist includes 100 suggested titles to read to young children to help develop their early literacy skills. Adapted with permission from the Okotoks Library.

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1000 Books to Read Before Kindergarten

5 for Life Early Childhood

The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes you can repeat books) before your precious one starts kindergarten.

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40+ Active Things to do for Free or Almost Free

Foothills Children's Wellness Network

Are you bored and wondering what to do with your free time this summer? This list provides over 40 ideas of how to spend your summer days having fun and being active!

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5 Key Findings on Unstructured Play & Mental Health

Canadian Public Health Association

Unstructured play is a significant part of a child’s development, both physically and mentally. This resource summarizes key findings on the importance of unstructured play in relation to mental health.

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Get Outside & Play

Outdoor play is a significant part of child development. These resources give the How and Why we need to engage in outdoor play with our children, as well as other resources to ensure we get outside and play!

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Neighbour's Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt

5 for Life Early Childhood

Spending time outside connecting with the land and your community has positive benefits for both our physical and mental health. Download and print this worksheet and go explore a new park in your community! Find items, use your senses, and complete tasks, all while taking a brain break outside and building self-regulation skills. Work together, or team up in your family and race to finish!

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