Below is a list of resources that parents and guardians may find helpful.
Helpful Resources for Families
Free Literacy Resources
Oxford Owl
Community and Health Resources
Find a Doctor AHS Find A Doctor Link
Find a DentistAHS Find a Dentist Link
Eye See Eye Learn- Find an Optometrist Eye See Eye Learn
Healthy Parents – Young Children: 5 Year Olds Information and Support Healthy Parents - 5-Year-Old Link
Great Lunch Tips Great Lunch Tips Link
Healthy Snacks for Kids Healthy Snacks for Kids
How to Dress for the Weather Guide How to Dress for the Weather Link
Mental Health SupportAHS Coping for Children and Families
Mental Health Literacy Guide Mental Health Literacy Link
ParticipactionBuild Your Best Day Link
Youth Centers of Calgary Youth Centers of Calgary
Where can I find out more about the Alberta Curriculum and Program of Studies?
The Alberta Education website at http://www.learning.gov.ab.ca/k_12/curriculum/.
How can I get a copy of the Alberta Parent Handbook?
This can be found at My Child's Learning: A Parent Resource
MediaSmarts - Canada's Centre for digital and media literacy
This site includes resources and games that educate children and parents on media issues, including Internet safety and television advertising. MediaSmarts
Vaccinations (including info on gr. 5 vaccinations for Hepatitis B & HPV - from gov't of Alberta)
Healthy Eating & Active Living, Healthy U Alberta (from gov't of Alberta)
- Healthy Eating
- Alberta Health and Wellness — Healthy Eating and Active Living For Your 5 to 11 Year Old
NSTEP (Nutrition, Students, Teachers Exercising with Parents)
Calgary Learning Village Collaborative (free & low-cost programs & activities for families)
Sexual Development and Sexual Health (for parents of children and teens)
Dental Care in Calgary