This time in the Learning Commons:
Celebrate reading and discovery this February with curated Canadian author features, Black History Month resources on Sora, and engaging audiobooks the whole family can enjoy. Explore new literacy tools, themed collections, and upcoming student opportunities to support joyful learning across all grades.
Resource Updates & Tips
- I read Canada is on Feb 17th, so let’s read some Canadian authors this week on Sora and celebrate our heritage.
- Black History Month happens in February. Check out our collection on Sora.
- Discover the joy of listening to great reads in audiobook format with the whole family!
- Celebrate the I Read Canada theme with ease by exploring the curated resources in our Read Across Canada subject list in the Search Portal. You will find high-stakes adventures and engaging activities designed to bring our country’s diverse history to life.
- Reading Eggs, Reading Eggspress, and FastPhonics improve core literacy skills—phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension—using a self-paced, personalized approach that builds confidence and motivates progress via rewards. Contact your support teacher and request login information.
Student Highlights & Contests
- A Springtime StoryTime (Kindergarten – Gr. 4) is free for all HCOS students on February 17, 2025, at 10 am. Learn more and register here.
Blessings from the Learning Commons Team
