Diagnostic Reading Centre of Calgary

Happy Halloween from the DRCC! 👻🎃

We’re loving these spooky (but silly!) reads by Aaron Reynolds! 👻📖

After diving into this fun series, try creating your own "Creepy" story—what everyday object can you bring to life in a spooky, imaginative way?

Time to get creative and write your very own Halloween-inspired tale! 🕷️🖊️

Let’s be real…⁣

Getting early literacy learners excited about reading and writing can be a challenge. Pairing up some favorite repetitive, rhyming books (like The Magic Hat by Mem Fox) with some playful props can make all the difference! 🎩🦆📚

Kids love crafting their own fancy “magic” hat for the silly duckling and creating an original verse to add to the story. This hands-on activity brings the book to life and entices young children to read the book over and over again!

Reading is so much more than just decoding words—it’s the key to curiosity, connection, and confidence. 📚

Imagination is where the magic begins. ✨🧠

It’s how kids turn boxes into spaceships, sticks into swords, and ideas into stories. When we nurture imagination, we empower creativity, problem-solving, and endless possibilities. 💭

Let’s encourage big dreaming, wild ideas, and make-believe adventures—because every great invention, story, and discovery started with a little imagination. 🚀📚

People often think of reading and writing as quiet, solo activities… but not at the DRCC! 📚✍️

Here, we bring stories and ideas to life—through discussions, creative collaborations, and hands-on activities that make learning more exciting and fun!💡

When we connect, share, and build off each other’s ideas, magic happens! ✨

It's not too late for a summer adventure! ☀️

Try these fun Find & Seek Scavenger Hunt Cards on your next adventure walk — a playful way for kids to explore, observe, and grow their vocabulary as they go.

Make it extra fun by giving them a Polaroid camera to capture their favorite finds on their own “I Spy” quest!

Snag a pack on Amazon or get crafty and make your own set at home.

Grab your sneakers, a sunhat, and some sunscreen — there’s a world of tiny treasures waiting to be discovered right outside your door! 🕵️‍♂️📸🍃

Reading all kinds of stories—funny, serious, magical, real—helps young readers grow in powerful ways. 🌟

Each genre opens a new window into the world, builds empathy, sparks imagination, and teaches us that every story has something to offer.

Encourage kids to explore it all—from graphic novels and fantasy adventures to biographies and poetry. 📚✨
The more we read, the more we understand ourselves—and each other.

You did it! Congratulations on completing the school year! Wishing you all a wonderful summer!