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Parent/Caregiver Support
Parent/Caregiver Support
Home Reading Materials
Last updated 2025/08/22
Description
Fostering partnerships between school and home is key to supporting strong student outcomes. Jenni vanRees and other educators at Blue Heron Public School (WRDSB) have created this collection of materials to support a home reading program aligned with structured literacy and the science of reading. The materials include:
- a letter home to parents and caregivers
- a bookmark with comprehension questions for discussion
- home practice materials for kindergarten students
- an example folder (with “I Can Read” and “Read Together” sections) and label templates
- a video to explain the program
Curriculum Connection
To develop strong foundational language and literacy skills, students need consistent practice. These materials support educators to empower parents and caregivers to support language and literacy development.
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This looks INCREDIBLE. As a Kindergarten teacher always looking for ways to foster a love of reading and encourage families to support their children with their reading at home, this is an amazing resource! Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to use it in my class this year.
So glad it will be helpful to you! Let us know how it goes 🙂
Looks like a great slide to share. Not too much text. Video options. Visuals. Supports learning of parents in multi-modal ways.