New Learn to Read Resources Added at the Library

There’s a lot to think about as you get ready for the school year. While you’re figuring out your family’s new routine, Calgary Public Library has tools and resources to help young learners ease back into school, including decodables. 

What are Decodables? 

Recently added to the Library Collection, decodable books have short, simple stories that help children decode or sound out words. Each decodable book focuses on a specific foundational reading skill, such as long and short vowels. This helps new readers build confidence along with their skills.  

Decodables are also designed in a format that supports readers of all abilities, including children with dyslexia and those with learning disabilities. Reading stages don’t always correspond with a child’s age or school grade. These books focus on helping children learn to read at their own pace and level.  

By using resources like decodables, your child can feel more confident reading in and out of the classroom. 

The BOB Books and Little Blossom are great decodables that are now available at any Library location or on the Libby app.  

Learn to Read Collection 

Decodables expand Calgary Public Library’s unique Learn to Read collection that already includes Beginning Readers books. 

The collection is designed to help families and children discover books that keep them inspired and excited to continue reading with the help of popular characters and simplified text. But don’t limit your child to only Learn to Read books. Encourage them to choose books from elsewhere in our children’s library that they are interested in, even if it challenges them or requires you to read them aloud. That includes audio books, non-fiction, and graphic novels!  

By reading different genres and formats, children develop background knowledge and vocabulary that will help them with reading comprehension.  

Getting Started 

The three most impactful ways you can help your children learn to read are to: 

• Encourage your child to read for pleasure — not just for schoolwork. 
• Let your child see you read, especially printed texts. If you’re reading on your phone or tablet, show them so they can see what you’re looking at. 
• Limit screen time and have books available instead. 

Need a little inspiration to get you started? Check out our Books to Make you LOL list on Bibliocommons.  

To check out these books and more, register for your free Library card today.