Parents' Educational Resources

Welcome Parents! On this page, you will find valuable resources that will help you in supporting your child learn English. Don't forget to visit the Students' Login Page for a detailed list of teacher recommended educational websites to help your child in Language Arts, Math, and Science.

This section offers useful resources available on the Internet for parents of students who are English language learners. Please note that the resources listed in this section are for reference purposes only and do not reflect endorsement by the ALCA.

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#	Web Link	Hits
1	Parenting Through the School Years How can I help my child do better in school? Teachers and school administrators have been hearing this question from parents since schooling began. A Guide for Parents of K–12 Students.	549
2	Reading is Fundamental Learn ways to help your child read based on age: 0-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13 & up, whole family.	642
3	Calgary Public Library Did you know there are 17 libraries in Calgary that has many programs for children? Click here to find more information.	1132
4	Kids' CBC The Canadian Broading Company (CBC) for kids is a fun website with many learning activities for Preschool to Grade 1 students.	688
5	Scholastics Clifford the Dog Learn to read and write with Clifford the dog!	592
6	First-School Free educational early childhood activities, printable crafts, worksheets, and other resources for younger children.	796
7	Sebastian Swan Read books online from the bookshelf!	665
8	The Early Childhood Education Network Play and learn the alphabet, shapes, colours, numbers, and books.	569
9	Nick Jr. Play fun games and crafts with your child's Nickelodeon friends.	674
10	Scholastics Have fun on the playground where your child can read, play, discover - all while learning!	709
11	Sesame Street Workshop Do a letter a day with your child's friends on Sesame Street.	580
12	Children's Literature - Resources for Parents David K. Brown works as a Library for the Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary. Visit his site for help with choosing a book for your child, helping your child learn to read, and many more!	555
13	Dr. Hetty Roessingh - University of Calgary 10 ways to help your English language learner be successful!	550
14	Parent & Afterschool Resources Help from the experts - how to help your child with reading and writing outside of school.	553
15	Adolescent Literacy Resources for parents of kids in grades 4-12 whose children have a hard time reading and writing.	591
16	Reading Rockets One-page Parent Tips offer easy ways for parents to help kids become successful readers. This guide is translated in different languages, such as Arabic and Traditional Chinese.	914

What's New?

May 31^st, 2013

Uniform-free day

May 26^th, 2013 AGM

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been scheduled for May 26^th, 2013. The AGM agenda is available now.

May 20^th, 2013

Victoria Day - No school

May 14^th, 2013

Grade 3 students write the ELA PAT Part A

May 8^th, 2013

Wear a hat for Mental Health Awareness Day & WEP Summer Camp registration availale

May 3^rd, 2013

Interim Report Cards sent home

April 12^th, 2013

2013-2014 School Calendar available

Testimonials

"The students are from such a diverse background and it amazes me how they unite together with one cohesive spirit. The best thing about Almadina is what a pleasure it is to teach such bright minds with so much potential for greatness."

-- Shannon Marr, Gr. 1 Teacher